Advanced Alternative
Medicine Center


320 Robinson Ave Newburgh, NY 12550

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Dr. Richard A. Huntoon

Newburgh Chiropractor

 

Dexedrine

Some side effects of Dexedrine may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to dextroamphetamine: oral capsule extended release, oral solution, oral tablet

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking dextroamphetamine (the active ingredient contained in Dexedrine) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

·         fast or pounding heartbeats;

·         feeling light-headed, fainting;

·    dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure); or

·         tremor, restlessness, hallucinations, unusual behavior, or motor tics (muscle twitches).

Less serious side effects of dextroamphetamine may include:

·         headache or dizziness;

·         sleep problems (insomnia);

·         dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth;

·         diarrhea, constipation;

·         loss of appetite, weight loss; or

·         loss of interest in sex, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to dextroamphetamine: oral capsule extended release, oral solution, oral tablet

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included palpitations, tachycardia, and elevated blood pressure. Cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, and sudden death have been reported rarely.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included overstimulation, restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, euphoria, dyskinesia, dysphoria, tremor, headache, exacerbation of motor and phonic tics, and Tourette's syndrome. Psychotic episodes at recommended doses have been reported rarely.

It is unclear whether CNS stimulant drugs (i.e., dextroamphetamine, methylphenidate, mixed- salts amphetamine) have a role in either the development or worsening of tic disorders such as Tourette's syndrome. According to several case reports, use of CNS stimulant medications may have precipitated or exacerbated tic disorders in some patients with ADHD. Based on these cases, in Tourette's-susceptible patients, CNS stimulants may exacerbate motor and phonic tics that do not subside following discontinuation of the offending agent. In several controlled studies involving patients with ADHD and tic disorders, in the majority of patients, tics did not increase following use of CNS stimulants. In addition, controlled studies have not found that methylphenidate worsens motor tics in Tourette's syndrome nor has it increased tics in patients without Tourette's. However, it should be noted that tics were reported in 7% of patients using the methylphenidate patch compared to 1% to those taking it orally. Additional studies are required in order to clarify this association.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included dry mouth, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation, (undesired) anorexia and weight loss, and other disturbances.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included urticaria.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included impotence and changes in libido.

Other

Amphetamines may interfere with urinary steroid determination.

Other side effects have included a significant elevation (highest in the evening) of the plasma corticosteroid levels. 

If you are currently taking prescription medication for your symptoms and are interested in building more health and perhaps getting off your medication by addressing the cause of your health concern, please call the office and let us discuss your options.  I will work with your medical doctor to restore your health and reduce or eliminate the need for medication.


Dr. Huntoon has a single mission:

To support as many people as possible in their quest for health and enable them to improve and maintain their health to the highest level possible, while educating them about the benefits of Chiropractic, Natural Healthcare and Holistic Living, so they in turn can teach others to support us having a healthy community.

Your Choice

Health concerns are a major source of lost happiness and lost joy in all of our lives. Finding a solution that is agreeable and enables you to get back to your life is important. Please appreciate that you always have the more invasive surgery and prescription medication available to you as a last resort. What many Traditional Medical Doctors may not share is, many times, once you begin that journey into medication and/or surgery, it alters your original body from the one that you were born with. Unfortunately, at that time, more conservative and natural treatments may no longer be viable. I encourage you to consider that before making any decisions about treatment for your health. As always I am here to help. 
 
Your Choice:
 
  • Continue doing the same thing and nothing changes or it may get worse

OR

  • Try something different and get a different result that makes you happier and healthier.
 
The Choice is Yours
 
Please call Dr. Huntoon at 845-561-BACK (2225) to discuss your options or click on our E-Visit to do it via e-mail. 
 
Thank You for your consideration.

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