Dexedrine

• Substances that boost the effects of Dexedrine:
  Acetazolamide (Diamox), MAO inhibitors such as Nardil and Parnate, Propoxyphene (Darvon), Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), Thiazide diuretics such as Diuril

• Substances that have decreased effect when taken with Dexedrine:
  Antihistamines such as Benadryl, Blood pressure medications such as Catapres, Hytrin, and Minipress, Ethosuximide (Zarontin), Veratrum alkaloids (found in certain blood pressure drugs)

• Substances that have increased effect when taken with Dexedrine: Antidepressants such as Norpramin, Meperidine (Demerol), Norepinephrine (Levophed), Phenobarbital, Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Babies born to women taking Dexedrine may be premature or have low birth weight. They may also be depressed, agitated, or apathetic due to withdrawal symptoms. Since Dexedrine appears in breast milk, it should not be taken by a nursing mother.

Recommended dosage

Take no more Dexedrine than your doctor prescribes. Intake should be kept to the lowest level that proves effective.

NARCOLEPSY

Adults

The usual dose is 5 to 60 milligrams per day, divided into smaller, equal doses.

Children

Narcolepsy seldom occurs in children under 12 years of age; however, when it does, Dexedrine may be used.

The suggested initial dose for children between 6 and 12 years of age is 5 milligrams per day. Your doctor may increase the daily dose in increments of 5 milligrams at weekly intervals until it becomes effective.

Children 12 years of age and older will be started with 10 milligrams daily. The daily dosage may be raised in increments of 10 milligrams at weekly intervals until effective. If side effects such as insomnia or loss of appetite appear, the dosage will probably be reduced.

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

This drug is not recommended for children under 3 years of age.

Children from 3 to 5 Years of Age

The usual starting dose is 2.5 milligrams daily, in tablet form. Your doctor may raise the daily dosage by 2.5 milligrams at weekly intervals until the drug becomes effective.