Dexedrine Abuse
Q) What are the symptoms of a Dexedrine overdose?
A) The symptoms of a Dexedrine overdose are: abdominal cramps, assaultiveness, coma, confusion, convulsions, depression, diarrhea, fatigue, hallucinations, high fever, heightened reflexes, high or low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, nausea, panic, rapid breathing, restlessness, tremor, and vomiting.
Q) What drug interactions occur with the use and abuse of Dexedrine?
A) The drug interactions which can occur with the use / abuse of Dexedrine are:
MAO Inhibitors (within 14 days) - serious, even fatal, interactions can occur
Acidifying agents like guanethidine, reserpine, and fruit juices can lower absorption of Dexedrine.
Alkalinizing agents such as Diamox (acetazolamide) increase absorption of Dexedrine and other amphetamines.
Tricyclic antidepressants may increase their levels when taken with Dexedrine. Although tricyclic antidepressants may be used with amphetamines to help make them work better, using the two medicines together may increase the chance of fast or irregular heartbeat, severe high blood pressure, or high fever.
Thorazine (chlorpromazine), lithium, and Haldol (haloperidol) can lower the effectiveness of Dexedrine.
Dexedrine
increases the effects of norepinephrine.
Amantadine (Symmetrel), Caffeine (NoDoz), Chlophedianol (Ulone),
Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Nabilone (Cesamet), Pemoline (Cylert)-
these medicines may increase the stimulant effects of Dexedrine
and cause nervousness, irritability, trouble sleeping, and possibly
convulsions (seizures).
Appetite suppressants (diet pills), Medicine for asthma or other
breathing problems, Medicine for colds, sinus problems, or hay
fever or other allergies (including nose drops or sprays) -
these medicines may increase the stimulant effects of amphetamines
and cause nervousness, irritability, trouble sleeping, or convulsions
(seizures), and affect the heart and blood vessels.
Beta-adrenergic blocking agents (beta blockers) may increase
the chance of high blood pressure and heart problems when taken
with Dexedrine
Digitalis glycosides (heart medicine). Amphetamines may cause
additive effects, resulting in irregular heartbeat.
Meperidine - when Dexedrine is taken at with meperidine, it
increases the chances of certain side effects such as fever,
convulsions, and even coma.
Thyroid hormones-The effects either of these hormones or of
Dexedrine may increase when both are being taken.
