SIDE EFFECTS
The following are adverse reactions in decreasing order of severity within each category that have been reported:
Cardiovascular
Elevation of blood pressure, tachycardia and palpitation. Fatal cardiorespiratory arrest has been reported, mostly in the context of abuse/misuse.
Central Nervous System
Psychotic episodes have been rarely reported at recommended doses. Dizziness, dysphoria, overstimulation, euphoria, insomnia, tremor, restlessness and headache. Exacerbation of motor and phonic tics and Tourette’s syndrome.
Gastrointestinal
Diarrhea, constipation, dryness of mouth, unpleasant taste and other gastrointestinal disturbances.
Hypersensitivity
Urticaria.
Endocrine
Impotence and changes in libido; frequent or prolonged erections.
Musculoskeletal
Rhabdomyolysis.
Miscellaneous
Suppression of growth has been reported with the long-term use of stimulants in children.
