Methamphetamine is a medication that may be used to treat ADHD and obesity. This eMedTV Web page features an overview of methamphetamine, including a discussion of how the prescription drug works and a list of some of its more common side effects.
Based on studies of methamphetamine, side effects of the drug may include diarrhea, insomnia, and headache. This eMedTV segment discusses other possible side effects of methamphetamine, including some that may require medical attention.
In studies of methamphetamine, sexual side effects of the drug included impotence and changes in sex drive. This eMedTV resource discusses these potential sexual side effects of methamphetamine and how they may be treated.
The prescription form of methamphetamine is licensed for the short-term treatment of obesity. This eMedTV article discusses methamphetamine and weight loss, and explains the risks of using the drug as an obesity treatment for longer than a few weeks.
What is methamphetamine used for? As explained in this eMedTV segment, methamphetamine is used for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This article also discusses using the medication for the short-term treatment of obesity.
For ADHD treatment, methamphetamine dosing usually starts at 5 mg once or twice a day. This eMedTV page discusses methamphetamine dosage for short-term obesity treatment as well and offers some guidelines concerning when and how to take the drug.
Medications that may interact with methamphetamine include insulin, guanethidine, and MAOIs. This eMedTV segment discusses other potential drug interactions with methamphetamine, such as those involving tricyclic antidepressants.
Some precautions and warnings to be aware of with methamphetamine concern taking the drug with a MAOI. This eMedTV resource highlights other precautions and warnings with methamphetamine, such as those concerning its addictive nature.
If you abruptly stop using methamphetamine, withdrawal symptoms may occur, such as depression or fatigue. This eMedTV segment lists other possible withdrawal symptoms and explains what you can do to avoid methamphetamine withdrawal.
Taking prescription methamphetamine during pregnancy may increase your risk of having a premature baby. This eMedTV article discusses methamphetamine and pregnancy, and describes results of studies that examined the effects of the drug on animals.
A person who has overdosed on methamphetamine may exhibit hyperactivity or hallucinate. This eMedTV article describes other possible effects of a methamphetamine overdose (such as seizures) and examines treatment options for such an overdose.
Methamphetamine is a controlled substance, meaning that there are special rules for how it's prescribed. This eMedTV page looks at some of the rules concerning methamphetamine, a controlled substance that does have legitimate medical purposes.
Methamphetamine may be habit-forming and can easily be addictive and abused. This eMedTV page discusses methamphetamine addiction and abuse, including information about health problems it may cause and how to get help for a dependency on "meth."
Desoxyn is a form of methamphetamine that is available by prescription. Methamphetamine, as this eMedTV Web page explains, is a medication that is licensed for treatment of ADHD and obesity. This article discusses these legitimate uses of Desoxyn.
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