Drug details

Dexedrine Spansule (dextroamphetamine capsules)

type of Stimulants

Dexedrine Spansule (dextroamphetamine sulfate) is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dexedrine Spansule is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • nausea,
  • fever,
  • lightheadedness,
  • chest pain,
  • numbness,
  • seizure,
  • diarrhea
  • sweating,
  • shivering,
  • vomiting, and
  • hostility,
  • aggression,
  • trouble breathing,
  • new behavioral problems,
  • paranoia,
  • pain,
  • unexplained wounds,
  • twitching,
  • fast heart rate,
  • loss of coordination,
  • muscle stiffness,
  • hallucination,
  • cold feeling,
  • skin color changes (pale, red, or blue appearance) in your fingers or toes,
  • muscle twitches,
  • changes in your vision,
The following drugs are related to Dexedrine Spansule, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Adhansia XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
  • Adzenys ER (amphetamine extended-release oral suspension)
  • Evekeo ODT (amphetamine sulfate orally disintegrating tablets)
  • Nuvigil (armodafinil)
  • Ativan (lorazepam)
  • Concerta (methylphenidate extended-release tablets)
  • Cotempla XR ODT (methylphenidate extended-release orally disintegrating tablets)
  • Cymbalta (duloxetine hcl)
  • Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine)
  • Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride)
  • Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release)
  • Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)
  • Provigil (modafinil)
  • Orap (pimozide)
  • Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules)
  • Zoloft (sertraline hcl)
  • Sunosi (solriamfetol tablets)
The following supplements are related to Dexedrine Spansule, and may be used together with the drug:
  • Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (Ghb) (s.)