Dextrostat
(dextroamphetamine)
When Is It Prescribed?
Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine) typically decreases distractibility,
impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Other positive effects of Dextrostat
(dextroamphetamine) include increased attention span and ability to
follow directions. This medication may also be prescribed for
purposes other than what's listed above.
When Will My Medication Start to Work?
Some effects may occur after just a few days, or for some
people, even sooner. It may be three to four weeks before you begin
to feel the full effects of Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine).
This medication is habit forming. You can
become physically and psychologically dependent on this medication,
and withdrawal effects may occur if you stop taking it suddenly
after several weeks of continuous use. Talk to your doctor or
therapist about how you should best stop this medication.
Do not crush, chew, or open any "once-daily"
tablets or capsules--swallow them whole. Do not take
Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine) in the evening; this medication can
cause insomnia.
Are there Any Drug Interactions?
You cannot take Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine) if you have taken
a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as Marplan (isocarboxazid),
Parnate (tranylcypromine), or Nardil (phenelzine) in the last 14
days.
Changes in insulin and other diabetes drug
therapies may be necessary during treatment with Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine).
The following antidepressants may decrease
the effects of Dextrostat:
- amitriptyline (Elavil)
- Asendin (amoxapine)
- Sinequan (doxepin)
- Pamelor (nortriptyline)
- Tofranil (imipramine)
- Anafranil (clomipramine)
- Vivactil (protriptyline)
- Norpramine (desipramine)
Before taking Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine),
tell your doctor or therapist if you are taking any prescription or
over-the-counter medications.
