Desoxyn 5mg

What Is Desoxyn?

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?

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.

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.

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.