Dexedrine Spansule is a stimulant in the central nervous system. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Dexedrine Spansule is used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD (ADHD).

Do not use Dexedrine Spansule if you have been using an MAOI for the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazide, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline or tranylcypromine. Dexedrine Spansule may cause new or worsening psychosis (unusual thoughts or behaviors), especially if you have had depression, mental illness or bipolar disorder. You may have blood circulation problems that can cause numbness, pain or discoloration in fingers or toes. Call your doctor immediately if you have: signs of heart problems – chest pain, dizziness or shortness of breath. signs of psychosis – paranoia, aggression, new behavioral problems, to see or hear things that are not real; signs of circulatory problems – unexplained sores on fingers or toes.

You should not use Dexedrine Spansule if you have glaucoma, overactive thyroid gland, severe agitation, moderate to severe hypertension, heart disease or coronary heart disease, or a history of drug or alcohol dependence. Dexedrine Spansule can be addictive and this drug is an addictive drug. Tell your doctor if you have had problems with drug or alcohol abuse. Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack and sudden death in people with high blood pressure, heart disease or heart failure.

You should not use Dexedrine Spansule if you are allergic to any stimulant drug or if you have: moderate to severe high blood pressure; heart disease or coronary heart disease (hardened arteries); overactive thyroid gland glaucoma

severe anxiety, tension or agitation (stimulant medication may worsen these symptoms); or a history of drug or alcohol dependence. Do not use Dexedrine Spansule if you have been using an MAOI for the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction may occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazide, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine and others.