What is Evekeo: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

This medicine is used for different conditions and comes in different forms. Make sure you understand how to take your prescribed brand.

Extended-release capsule and tablet: Swallow the medicine whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Extended-release disintegrating tablet: Make sure your hands are dry before you handle the disintegrating tablet. Peel back the foil from the blister pack, then remove the tablet. Do not push Adzenys XR-ODT® through the foil. You may push Evekeo ODT„¢ through the back of the foil to remove it. Place the whole tablet on your tongue. Do not chew or crush it. You may move the tablet around between the tongue and the roof of the mouth until it melts.

Extended-release oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Shake the bottle just before each use. Do not mix Adzenys ER„¢ with any food or liquid before taking it.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is used for different conditions and comes in different forms. Make sure you understand how to take your prescribed brand.

Extended-release oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Shake the bottle just before each use. Do not mix Adzenys ER„¢ with any food or liquid before taking it.

Extended-release disintegrating tablet: Make sure your hands are dry before you handle the disintegrating tablet. Peel back the foil from the blister pack, then remove the tablet. Do not push Adzenys XR-ODT® through the foil. You may push Evekeo ODT„¢ through the back of the foil to remove it. Place the whole tablet on your tongue. Do not chew or crush it. You may move the tablet around between the tongue and the roof of the mouth until it melts.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Extended-release capsule and tablet: Swallow the medicine whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to amphetamines or similar medicines, or if you have glaucoma, an overactive thyroid, or a history of drug addiction.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart or blood vessel problems, including high blood pressure, heart rhythm problems, heart failure, a heart defect, or a history of heart attack or stroke. Tell your doctor if you have Tourette syndrome or a history of seizures, depression, bipolar disorder, or mental health problems.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Sudden death in people who have serious heart problems (including a heart defect)Serious heart or blood vessel problems, including heart attack and strokeHigh blood pressureUnusual changes in behavior or moodsSlow growth in childrenSeizuresPeripheral vasculopathy (blood circulation problems), including Raynaud€™s phenomenon Serotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines)

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.

Weight loss treatment: This medicine often stops working after you have been using it for a few weeks. Do not take more than your doctor has prescribed, even if this happens. This medicine is only for short-term use.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 14 days.

Some foods and medicines can affect how amphetamine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Acetazolamide, ammonium chloride, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), buspirone, chlorpromazine, ethosuximide, fentanyl, guanethidine, haloperidol, lithium, meperidine, methenamine, methylphenidate, pemoline, phenobarbital, phenytoin, quinidine, reserpine, ritonavir, sodium bicarbonate, St John's wort, tramadolBlood pressure medicineCold or allergy medicineDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat depression (including desipramine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, protriptyline)Stomach medicine (including cimetidine, esomeprazole, omeprazole, pantoprazole)Triptan medicine to treat migraine headachesTryptophan supplement

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.

Weight loss treatment: This medicine often stops working after you have been taking it for a few weeks. Do not take more than your doctor has prescribed, even if this happens. This medicine is only for short-term use.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.