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EspañolMethamphetamine Hcl overview
BRAND NAMES:
Desoxyn
Generic Names:
Methamphetamine Hcl
Uses:
Treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and helps with weight loss in obese patients.
Therapeutic Classes:
CNS Stimulant
Forms:
Tablet, Long Acting Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Methamphetamine Hcl come in
Tablet
Long Acting Tablet
What are common Methamphetamine Hcl doses?
Tablet 5MG
Common Methamphetamine Hcl prescriptions
Methamphetamine HCl
5mg tablet
How to take Methamphetamine Hcl
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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.
Weight loss treatment: Take this medicine 30 minutes before each meal.
Do not take this medicine late at night. It may cause trouble sleeping.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
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.
Do not take this medicine late at night. It may cause trouble sleeping.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Weight loss treatment: Take this medicine 30 minutes before each meal.
Methamphetamine Hcl contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to methamphetamine or similar medicines, or if you have glaucoma, an overactive thyroid, or a history of drug abuse.
Methamphetamine Hcl warnings
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 heart defectsSerious heart or blood vessel problems, including heart attack and strokeUnusual changes in behavior or moodsSlow growth in childrenPeripheral vasculopathy (blood circulation problems)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 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.
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.
Sores, coldness, numbness, or color changes on your fingers or toes
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Methamphetamine Hcl interactions
Do not use this medicine if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) in the past 14 days.
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.
Some medicines can affect how methamphetamine works. Tell your doctor if you are also using: Acetazolamide, ammonium chloride, ascorbic acid, buspirone, fentanyl, glutamic acid, guanethidine, hydrochlorothiazide, insulin, lithium, methenamine salts, omeprazole, quinidine, reserpine, ritonavir, sodium acid phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, St John's wort, tramadol, or tryptophan supplementBlood pressure medicineMedicine to treat depression (including fluoxetine, paroxetine)Medicine to treat migraine headachesPhenothiazine medicine
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
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.
Methamphetamine Hcl side effects
Serious Side Effects
Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting
Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
Extreme energy or restlessness, confusion, agitation, unusual moods or behavior
Anxiety, restlessness, fever, sweating, muscle spasms, twitching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Seizure
Blurred vision, changes in vision
Sores, coldness, numbness, or color changes on your fingers or toes