Dextrostat Side Effects

Generic name: dextroamphetamine

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 20, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Dextrostat Side Effects associated with dextroamphetamine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Dextrostat.

Applies to dextroamphetamine: oral capsule extended release, oral solution, oral tablet.

Other dosage forms:

• transdermal patch extended release

Important warnings This medicine can cause some serious health issues

Oral route (capsule, extended release)

Warning: Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction. Dextroamphetamine sulfate have a high potential for abuse and misuse, which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction.

Misuse and abuse of CNS stimulants, including dextroamphetamine sulfate, can result in overdose and death, and this risk is increased with higher doses or unapproved methods of administration, such as snorting or injection.Before prescribing dextroamphetamine sulfate, assess each patient’s risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction.

Educate patients and their families about these risks, proper storage of the drug, and proper disposal of any unused drug.

Throughout dextroamphetamine sulfate treatment, reassess each patient’s risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction and frequently monitor for signs and symptoms of abuse, misuse, and addiction.

Oral route (solution)

Amphetamines have a high potential for abuse.

Administration of amphetamines for prolonged periods of time may lead to drug dependence and must be avoided.

Particular attention should be paid to the possibility of subjects obtaining amphetamines for non-therapeutic use or distribution to others, and the drugs should be prescribed or dispensed sparingly.Misuse of amphetamines may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse events.

Oral route (tablet)

Amphetamines have a high potential for abuse.

Administration of amphetamines for prolonged periods of time may lead to drug dependence and must be avoided.

Particular attention should be paid to the possibility of subjects obtaining amphetamines for non-therapeutic use or distribution to others, and the drugs should be prescribed or dispensed sparingly.Misuse of amphetamines may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse events.

Serious side effects of Dextrostat

Along with its needed effects, dextroamphetamine (the active ingredient contained in Dextrostat) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking dextroamphetamine:

Rare side effects

• agitation
• delusions
• seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there

Incidence not known

• blurred vision
• chest discomfort or pain
• constipation
• diarrhea
• difficulty breathing
• dizziness
• faintness
• false or unusual sense of well-being
• fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• headache
• nausea
• pounding in the ears
• shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
• stomach pain
• swelling of the feet or lower legs
• trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
• twitching, twisting, or uncontrolled repetitive movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
• unable to sleep
• uncontrolled vocal outbursts and/or tics (uncontrolled repeated body movements)
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• vomiting

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking dextroamphetamine:

Symptoms of overdose

• aggressive
• agitation
• angry
• blurred vision
• change in consciousness
• chest pain or discomfort
• confusion
• dark urine
• diarrhea
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• fainting
• fast breathing
• fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• fever
• headache
• inability to speak
• loss of consciousness
• muscle cramps, spasms, pain, or stiffness
• nausea
• nervousness
• overactive reflexes
• pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
• pale, clammy skin
• palpitations
• pounding in the ears
• restlessness
• seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
• seizures
• shivering
• slow or fast heartbeat
• slurred speech
• stomach cramps
• sweating
• talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
• temporary blindness
• thirst
• tremor
• trouble breathing
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• vomiting
• weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe

Other side effects of Dextrostat

Some side effects of dextroamphetamine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

• bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
• change in taste
• decreased interest in sexual intercourse
• dry mouth
• hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
• inability to have or keep an erection
• indigestion
• loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
• passing of gas
• redness of the skin
• weight loss

For healthcare professionals

Applies to dextroamphetamine: oral capsule extended release, oral solution, oral tablet, transdermal film.

Metabolic adverse events

• Very common (10% or more): Decreased appetite, reduced weight gain, weight loss
• Common (1% to 10%): Anorexia
• Frequency not reported: Acidosis^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Very common (10% or more): Insomnia, nervousness
• Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal behavior, aggression/hostility, excitation, anxiety, depression, irritability
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Psychotic episodes/psychosis
• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Suicidal behavior (including completed suicide), mania, hallucinations
• Frequency not reported: Overstimulation, restlessness, euphoria, dysphoria, confusion, dependence, emotional lability, impaired cognitive test performance, altered libido, night terrors, obsessive-compulsive behavior, panic states, paranoia^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Common (1% to 10%): Arrhythmia, palpitations, tachycardia
• Rare (less than 0.1%): Angina pectoris
• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Cardiac arrest
• Frequency not reported: Blood pressure and heart rate changes (usually elevated), cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, chest pain, cardiovascular collapse, Raynaud's phenomenon^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Abdominal pain and cramps, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth
• Frequency not reported: Ischemic colitis, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation, other gastrointestinal disturbances^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Common (1% to 10%): Arthralgia
• Rare (less than 0.1%): Growth retardation
• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Muscle cramps
• Frequency not reported: Rhabdomyolysis^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Common (1% to 10%): Vertigo, dyskinesia, headache, hyperactivity
• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Tourette syndrome, tics, exacerbation of pre-existing motor and phonic tics, convulsions, choreoathetoid movements, intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral vasculitis and/or occlusion, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
• Frequency not reported: Dizziness, tremor, ataxia, dysgeusia, concentration difficulties, hyperreflexia, stroke^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Rare (less than 0.1%): Rash, urticaria
• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, fixed drug eruption
• Frequency not reported: Sweating, alopecia^[Ref]

Ocular

• Rare (less than 0.1%): Visual accommodation difficulties, blurred vision, mydriasis^[Ref]

Other

• Rare (less than 0.1%): Fatigue
• Frequency not reported: Hyperpyrexia, sudden death^[Ref]

Hematologic

• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura^[Ref]

Hepatic

• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Abnormal liver function ranging from hepatic enzyme elevations to hepatic coma^[Ref]

Endocrine

• Frequency not reported: Impotence, libido changes, frequent or prolonged erections^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., angioedema and anaphylaxis)^[Ref]

Renal

• Frequency not reported: Renal damage^[Ref]

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Further information

Dextrostat side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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