Dextroamphetamine Side Effects WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Dextroamphetamine Side Effects


As with any medication, there is a risk of side effects when taking dextroamphetamine. It may take a few days for your body to adjust to this medication. During this time you may experience nausea, stomach upset, cramps, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, dry mouth, headache, nervousness, dizziness, sleep problems, irritability, or restlessness. Twitching, sweating, flushing, muscle tremors, and change in sexual desire or ability have also been reported.1

Fast Facts:

  • Not everyone experiences side effects when taking dextroamphetamine.2
  • In most cases, when side effects are experienced from dextroamphetamine, they are mild.2
  • Dextroamphetamine can temporarily slow growth in some children.2

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Research Notes References

  1. MedicineNet: Dextroamphetamine - Oral Capsule SA
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 eMedTV: Dextroamphetamine Side Effects

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