Desoxyn

Generic Name: Methamphetamine (meth am FET a meen)

Brand Name: Desoxyn

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 22, 2020.

Warning This medicine has a risk of abuse and misuse. This medicine may also be habit-forming if taken for a long time. Do not take for longer than you have been told by your doctor. Use only as you were told. Tell your doctor if you have ever abused or been addicted to any drugs or alcohol. Misuse of Desoxyn (methamphetamine) may cause heart-related side effects or even sudden death.

Uses of Desoxyn:

It is used to treat attention deficit problems with hyperactivity.

It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Desoxyn?

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Desoxyn (methamphetamine).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Desoxyn (methamphetamine) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Desoxyn?

Tell all of your health care providers that you take Desoxyn (methamphetamine). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.

Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how Desoxyn (methamphetamine) affects you.

If you have been taking Desoxyn (methamphetamine) for a long time or at high doses, it may not work as well and you may need higher doses to get the same effect. This is known as tolerance. Call your doctor if Desoxyn (methamphetamine) stops working well. Do not take more than ordered.

If you have been taking Desoxyn (methamphetamine) for many weeks, talk with your doctor before stopping. You may want to slowly stop Desoxyn (methamphetamine).

You may need to have some heart tests before starting Desoxyn (methamphetamine). If you have questions, talk with your doctor.

If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely.

This medicine may cause high blood pressure.

Check blood pressure and heart rate as the doctor has told you.

This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take Desoxyn (methamphetamine).

Talk with your doctor before using OTC products that may raise blood pressure. These include cough or cold drugs, diet pills, stimulants, ibuprofen or like products, and some natural products or aids.

This medicine is not for use to make you less sleepy or to replace sleep.

New or worse behavior and mood changes like change in thinking, anger, and hallucinations have happened with Desoxyn (methamphetamine). Tell your doctor if you or a family member have any mental or mood problems like depression or bipolar illness, or if a family member has committed suicide. Call your doctor right away if you have hallucinations; change in the way you act; or signs of mood changes like depression, thoughts of suicide, nervousness, emotional ups and downs, thinking that is not normal, anxiety, or lack of interest in life.

A severe and sometimes deadly problem called serotonin syndrome may happen if you take Desoxyn (methamphetamine) with certain other drugs. Call your doctor right away if you have agitation; change in balance; confusion; hallucinations; fever; fast or abnormal heartbeat; flushing; muscle twitching or stiffness; seizures; shivering or shaking; sweating a lot; severe diarrhea, upset stomach, or throwing up; or severe headache.

This medicine may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Desoxyn (methamphetamine) while you are pregnant.

How is this medicine (Desoxyn) best taken?

Use Desoxyn (methamphetamine) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

Take Desoxyn (methamphetamine) early in the day to prevent sleep problems.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.

If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.

Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight.

Shakiness.

Restlessness.

Seizures.

Change in sex interest.

For males, erections (hard penis) that happen often or that last a long time.

Not able to get or keep an erection.

Change in color of hands or feet from pale to blue or red.

Numbness, pain, tingling, or cold feeling of the hands or feet.

Any sores or wounds on the fingers or toes.

Change in eyesight.

Muscle pain or weakness, dark urine, or trouble passing urine.

Heart attacks, strokes, and sudden deaths have happened in adults taking Desoxyn (methamphetamine). Sudden deaths have also happened in children with some heart problems or heart defects. Call your doctor right away if you have a fast, slow, or abnormal heartbeat; weakness on 1 side of the body; trouble speaking or thinking; change in balance; drooping on 1 side of the face; change in eyesight; chest pain or pressure; shortness of breath; or severe dizziness or passing out.

What are some other side effects of Desoxyn?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

Dry mouth.

Trouble sleeping.

Constipation.

Diarrhea.

Dizziness.

Feeling nervous and excitable.

Bad taste in your mouth.

Headache.

Not hungry.

Upset stomach.

Weight loss.

Hair loss.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Desoxyn?

Store at room temperature.

Protect from light.

Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.

Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.

Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.

Consumer information use

If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.

Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.

This medicine comes with an extra patient fact sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it with care. Read it again each time Desoxyn (methamphetamine) is refilled. If you have any questions about Desoxyn (methamphetamine), please talk with the doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

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