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What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Adderall XR (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine)?

April 26, 2017Adderall Amphetamine dextroamphetamine discuss doctor taking xr

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What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Adderall XR (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine)?

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Do not take this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), or selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take amphetamine and dextroamphetamine before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to amphetamine and dextroamphetamine or if you have: • heart disease or moderate to severe high blood pressure (hypertension); • arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries); • overactive thyroid; • glaucoma; • severe anxiety, tension, or agitation; or • if you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction. Some stimulants have caused sudden death in children and adolescents with serious heart problems or congenital heart defects. Before using amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have: • a congenital heart defect; • high