The following list may not contain all of the side-effects associated with this medication:

Most Common Side-Effects

Loss of appetite & weight loss
You may experience decreased appetite and as a result, may lose weight even if you are not trying to. Try eating smaller, but more frequent meals to take in more calories. Your doctor or therapist can help you monitor your weight and suggest a high calorie (but healthy) diet for you if weight loss is a concern.

Insomnia
If you experience insomnia as a result of your medication, your doctor or therapist may change your dose, prescribe a medicine to help you sleep, advise you to take the medication in the morning, or change your medication altogether. To combat insomnia, avoid eating heavy meals, exercising, or drinking caffeinated beverages before bedtime.

Headache
DextroStat can cause headaches, although this side-effect often fades as your body adjusts to the medication. If you experience headaches, and they are disruptive, talk to your doctor or therapist before you take any pain medications. He or she can let you know which medications are safe to take with DextroStat.

Infrequent Side-Effects

Dry mouth or an unpleasant taste
Some people taking DextroStat experience dry mouth or an unpleasant taste. Although this side-effect may not go away completely, it usually gets better with time and can be relieved by sucking on hard candy or crushed ice, drinking plenty of fluids, or eating frozen grapes.

Nausea
Most people who experience this side-effect notice that it disappears in a few weeks. To reduce or eliminate nausea, eat several small meals per day instead of three big ones, or try snacking on dry toast or crackers.