II. Indications
- Narcolepsy
- Non-FDA approved use
III. Contraindications (relative)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Hypertension
- Other cardiovascular disease
IV. Mechanism
- Stimulant
V. Dosing: Adults
- ADHD: 100-300 mg PO qd (Not FDA approved)
- Narcolepsy: 200 mg qAM
VI. Dosing: Children Age >5 years
- ADHD: 50-100 mg PO qd (Not FDA approved)
VII. Efficacy: Narcolepsy
- May be slightly less effective then agents above
- Less addictive potential then agents above
- (1999) Med Lett Drugs Ther 41(1049):30-2 [PubMed]
VIII. Efficacy: ADHD
- Only small studies to show effectiveness and safety
- References
IX. Adverse Effects
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Dizziness
- Depressed mood
- Anxiety
- Cataplexy
- Insomnia
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Xerostomia
- Anorexia
- Paresthesias
- Pharyngitis or Rhinitis
X. References
- (2003) Lexi-Comp Drug Database for Pocket PC (7/9/03)
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