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Desoxyn

Desoxyn is used for:

Treating attention deficit disorders with hyperactivity in children. It is also used on short-term basis (ie, a few weeks) in combination with other treatments to treat obesity. Desoxyn may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Desoxyn is a central nervous system stimulant. The exact way it works is unknown. It controls the release of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood, behavior, and appetite.

Do NOT use Desoxyn if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Desoxyn
• you have anorexia, symptomatic heart disease, moderate to severe high blood pressure, narrowing of your arteries, glaucoma, uncontrolled high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, a history of drug or substance abuse, or you are agitated
• you are taking guanethidine or you have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Desoxyn :

Some medical conditions may interact with Desoxyn . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a history of mental or mood problems, heart problems, the blood disease porphyria, seizures, or high blood pressure

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Desoxyn . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Furazolidone, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), or urinary alkalinizers (eg, sodium bicarbonate) because side effects, including increased blood pressure, dizziness, and decreased heart rate, may occur
• Phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine) because the effectiveness of Desoxyn may be decreased
• Insulin, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Guanethidine because effectiveness may be decreased by Desoxyn

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Desoxyn may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Desoxyn :

Use Desoxyn as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Desoxyn may be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Take Desoxyn 10 to 14 hours before bedtime unless your doctor tells you differently.
• If you miss a dose of Desoxyn , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Desoxyn .

Important safety information:

• Desoxyn may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Desoxyn . Using Desoxyn alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Desoxyn for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
• Desoxyn may cause sleeplessness. Do not take Desoxyn late in the day.
• Avoid large amounts of caffeine-containing foods and beverages, such as coffee, tea, cocoa, cola drinks, and chocolate. Caffeine can increase the side effects of Desoxyn .
• Check the labels on all your medicines (eg, cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products.
• Diabetes patients - Desoxyn may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Desoxyn .
• Certain laboratory test results (eg, corticosteroid levels) may be affected by Desoxyn .
• Desoxyn may affect the growth rate in CHILDREN and adolescents in some instances. Your child"s growth may need to be checked regularly while using Desoxyn .
• Desoxyn is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 6 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is unknown if Desoxyn can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant while taking Desoxyn , discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Desoxyn during pregnancy. Desoxyn is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Desoxyn .

When used for longer than a few weeks or at high doses, some people develop a need to continue taking Desoxyn . This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Desoxyn may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Desoxyn stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.

If you suddenly stop taking Desoxyn , you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms, including severe tiredness, weakness, and mental depression.

Possible side effects of Desoxyn :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; exaggerated sense of well-being; headache; loss of appetite; mild nervousness; nausea; upset stomach.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation or restlessness; blurred vision; change in sexual ability or desire; changes in speech; chest pain; difficulty moving; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever; mental/mood changes; pounding in chest; seizures; severe headaches; stomach pain; tremor; trouble sleeping; uncontrolled muscle movements (eg, tics); unusual weakness or tiredness; vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; fast breathing; severe mental/mood changes; severe or persistent headache; severe restlessness.

Store Desoxyn at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep in a tightly closed container. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Desoxyn out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Desoxyn , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Desoxyn is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Desoxyn . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.