Desoxyn (methamphetamine HCl — rarely prescribed, controlled)

Introduction

Desoxyn (methamphetamine) is a central nervous system stimulant that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Desoxyn is also used to treat obesity after other diets or medications have been tried without successful weight loss.

What Are Side Effects of Desoxyn?

Desoxyn may cause serious side effects including:

• chest pain,
• trouble breathing,
• lightheadedness,
• hallucinations,
• new behavior problems,
• aggression,
• hostility,
• paranoia,
• numbness,
• pain,
• cold feeling,
• unexplained wounds,
• skin color changes (pale, red or blue appearance) in your ffingers or toes,
• convulsions (seizures),
• muscle twitches (tics),
• changes in your vision,
• fast heart rate,
• loss of coordination,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• fever,
• sweating, and
• shivering

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Side effects of Desoxyn include:

• headache,
• dizziness,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• dry mouth,
• unpleasant taste in your mouth,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• loss of appetite,
• weight loss,
• loss of interest in sex,
• impotence, or
• difficulty having an orgasm.

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Desoxyn?

For treatment of children 6 years or older with a behavioral syndrome characterized by moderate to severe distractibility, short attention span, hyperactivity, emotional lability and impulsivity, an initial dose of 5 mg Desoxyn once or twice a day is recommended. To treat obesity in adults, one 5 mg tablet of Desoxyn should be taken one-half hour before each meal.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Desoxyn?

Desoxyn may interact with insulin, cold medicines (decongestants), phenothiazines, or antidepressants.

Desoxyn During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. Metamphetamine may be harmful to an unborn baby. It could also cause premature birth, low birth weight, or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn if the mother takes methamphetamine during pregnancy. Methamphetamine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Methamphetamine is a drug of abuse and can be habit-forming.

Additional Information

Our Desoxyn Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.