What is Zenzedi: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 31, 2020

Zenzedi overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Dexedrine Spansule, Zenzedi, Zenzedi, ProCentra, Zenzedi, Zenzedi, Adzenys ER, Adzenys XR ODT, Desoxyn, Dexedrine Spansule, Dyanavel XR, Evekeo, Vyvanse, Zenzedi, Vyvanse, Zenzedi, Zenzedi

Generic Names:

  • Dextroamphetamine Sulfate

Uses:

  • Treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Also helps with weight loss in obese patients., Treats ADHD. Also treats narcolepsy.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • CNS Stimulant, Appetite Suppressant, Centrally Acting, Central Nervous System Agent, CNS Stimulant

Forms:

  • Capsule, Long Acting Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Long Acting Dissolving Tablet, Long Acting Capsule, Liquid, Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth, By mouth

What form(s) does Zenzedi come in

  • Capsule

  • Long Acting Capsule

  • Liquid

  • Tablet

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Long Acting Dissolving Tablet

  • Long Acting Capsule

  • Liquid

  • Tablet

What are common Zenzedi doses?

  • Tablet 2.5MG

  • Tablet 5MG

  • Tablet 7.5MG

  • Tablet 10MG

  • Tablet 15MG

  • Tablet 20MG

  • Tablet 30MG

Common Zenzedi prescriptions

  • Zenzedi
    10mg tablet

  • Zenzedi
    15mg tablet

  • Zenzedi
    2.5mg tablet

  • Zenzedi
    20mg tablet

  • Zenzedi
    30mg tablet

  • Zenzedi
    5mg tablet

How to take Zenzedi

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

  • Short-acting tablet: Take your last dose of the day at least 6 hours before bedtime, unless your doctor gives you other instructions.

  • Extended-release capsule: It is best to take this medicine in the morning. You may have trouble falling asleep at night if you take it in the afternoon or evening.

  • Swallow the extended-release capsule 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.

  • 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.

  • 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: It is best to take this medicine in the morning. You may have trouble falling asleep at night if you take it in the afternoon or evening.

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

  • Swallow the extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

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

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

  • Short-acting tablet: Take your last dose of the day at least 6 hours before bedtime, unless your doctor gives you other instructions.

  • 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.

Zenzedi contraindications

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

  • 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.

Zenzedi 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 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.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, thyroid problems, Tourette syndrome, or a history of heart attack, stroke, or seizures. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of depression, mental health problems, or drug or alcohol abuse.

  • 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 moodSlow growth in childrenPeripheral vasculopathy (a blood circulation problem)Serotonin syndrome (when used with certain medicines)

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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

  • Seizure

  • Numb, cold, pale, or painful fingers or toes

Zenzedi interactions

  • Some foods and medicines can affect how dextroamphetamine works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following: Acetazolamide, ammonium chloride, antacids, buspirone, chlorpromazine, ethosuximide, fentanyl, glutamic acid, guanethidine, haloperidol, hydrochlorothiazide, lithium, meperidine, methenamine, omeprazole, phenobarbital, phenytoin, propoxyphene, quinidine, reserpine, ritonavir, sodium acid phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, St John's wort, tramadol, or tryptophan supplementAllergy medicineBlood pressure medicineMedicine to treat depression (including desipramine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, protriptyline)Medicine to treat migraine headaches

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

  • Fruit juice and vitamin C can affect how your body absorbs this medicine.

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

Zenzedi side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

  • Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there

  • Seizure

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Anxiety, restlessness, fast heartbeat, fever, sweating, muscle spasms, twitching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seeing or hearing things that are not there

  • Blurred vision or vision changes

  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting

  • Chest pain that may spread, trouble breathing, nausea, unusual sweating, faintness

  • Numb, cold, pale, or painful fingers or toes, unexplained wounds on your fingers or toes

  • Extreme energy or restlessness, confusion, agitation, unusual moods or behaviors

  • 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

  • Anxiety, restlessness, fever, sweating, muscle spasms, twitching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seeing or hearing things that are not there

  • Chest pain, fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing, fainting

  • Extreme energy or restlessness, confusion, agitation, unusual moods or behavior, trouble sleeping

  • Seizures

  • Pain in your lower leg (calf)

  • Sores, coldness, numbness, color changes or unexplained wounds on your fingers or toes

  • Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Dry mouth

  • Headache

  • Blurred vision

  • Loss of appetite, stomach pain

  • Dry mouth, diarrhea, stomach pain

  • Loss of appetite, weight loss

  • Trouble sleeping