Methamphetamine Side Effects

In the case of methamphetamine, side effects of the medication may include high blood pressure, increased heart rate, and dizziness. Other side effects of methamphetamine may include insomnia, headache, and diarrhea. Hallucinations, heart palpitations, and allergic reactions are examples of more serious methamphetamine side effects -- if you experience any of these, contact your healthcare provider.

 

Side Effects of Methamphetamine: An Introduction

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects of methamphetamine hydrochloride (Desoxyn®). However, not everyone who takes methamphetamine will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medicine well. When methamphetamine side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(The side effects discussed below are not a complete list of side effects reported with methamphetamine. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of methamphetamine side effects with you.)
 

Side Effects With Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials in which the side effects seen with a group of people taking the drug were documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
Based on these studies, methamphetamine side effects may include:
 
Methamphetamine can also cause a temporary slowing of growth in children. This slowing of growth is usually minor, and children usually catch up to a normal growth rate with time.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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