If your doctor prescribes dextroamphetamine, the starting dose will often be between 2. The dose may need to be adjusted gradually, as your doctor monitors how well the drug is working. Adult doses range from 5 mg to 60 mg per day. Children may be given doses ranging from 2. There are several strengths and an extended release form, so the dose can be individualized. Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is also started at a low dose, usually 5 mg and may be gradually adjusted by your doctor.
The maximum daily dose is 40 mg to 60 mg per day. Children are often started at 2. There are several strengths and also an extended release form, which makes it easier for your doctor to find the right dose for you. Both drugs are available in generic forms, which are less expensive than brand name medications.
Ask your doctor and talk to your pharmacist about taking the generic form. The potential side effects of both drugs are similar. They both may raise blood pressure. In rare cases, dextroamphetamine and amphetamine Adderall use may result in alopecia, which is hair loss on the scalp and other parts of the body.
People taking either medication should take the lowest dose possible, in order to avoid a possible overdose. Although rare, both drugs can cause peripheral vasculopathy, which is a problem with blood vessels of the fingers, hands, legs, and feet.
If your fingers start to feel numb or cold, or if unusual wounds appear on your fingers or toes, consult a doctor immediately. If you have a psychiatric illness or a seizure disorder, these drugs may make symptoms worse. Tell your doctor about your medical history before taking a stimulant drug. Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine Adderall may cause motor tics or changes in speech similar to Tourette syndrome.
Changing the dosage or changing to a different medication may alleviate some of these problems. Both medications have a high potential for abuse, and prolonged use of these drugs have been associated with psychological dependence. These drugs may not be appropriate to take if you have a history of substance abuse, and some prescribers will not write prescriptions for the for people who have had a history of addictive disorders.
Keep both medications in a secure location in your home. However, there are concerns that amphetamines, even used at prescribed levels, may pose risks to a developing fetus, such as lower birth weight or premature birth. There is also a risk of behavioral problems in childhood. Nursing mothers should not take these drugs. Amphetamines can pass through breast milk and have toxic effects on infants.
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