Amphetamines ~ Adverse effects

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Adverse effects of Amphetamines

Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine, Methamphetamine.

Amphetamines are central nervous system stimulant.  Amphetamines  (dexedrine) are being miss used by many.  Psychological dependence and tolerance may occur with amphetamines following prolonged use or high doses.

Amphetamines are used in the treatment of Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Amphetamines are indicated as an integral part of a total treatment program that includes other remedial measures (psychological, educational, social) for a stabilizing effect in children  with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, characterized by moderate to severe distractibility, short attention span, hyperactivity, emotional lability, and impulsivity.

Due to their high potential for abuse, amphetamines are not recommended for use as appetite suppressants. Amphetamines should not be used to combat fatigue or to replace rest in normal subjects.

More frequent adverse effects
CNS stimulation – false sense of well-being; irritability; nervousness; restlessness; trouble in sleeping, drowsiness, fatigue, trembling, or mental depression may follow the stimulant effects.

With prolonged use or high doses
Cardiomyopathy – chest discomfort or pain; difficulty in breathing; dizziness or feeling faint; irregular or pounding heartbeat; unusual tiredness or weakness. Irregular heart beat.

Increase in blood pressure

Psychotic reactions – mood or mental changes

Less frequent adverse effects

Allergic reaction – skin rash or hives

Chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeat; increased sweating

Tourette’s syndrome – uncontrolled movements of the head, neck, arms, and legs

Hyperthermia – extremely high body temperature

Blurred vision

Changes in sexual desire or decreased sexual ability

Constipation, diarrhea loss of appetite nausea stomach cramps or pain, weight loss, vomiting, dizziness lightheadedness headache; dryness of mouth or unpleasant taste.

Symptoms indicating possible withdrawal – after medication is discontinued

Mental depression; nausea stomach cramps or pain vomiting; trembling; unusual tiredness or weakness

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About Manbir & Gurpreet

Gurpreet Kaur’s journey in this world .... Gurpreet Kaur was a Musician. She was a singer and a composer of music. Her interest was composing and singing Gurbani Shabads in Indian Classical style. She sang Shabads in All the Raags mentioned in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. She also taught Gurmat Sangeet at Gurmat Gian Missionary College, Jawadi, Ludhiana. Elder child to Pushpinder Kaur and Dr. Brig. Harminder Singh, was born in Amritsar on 13th Jan 1962. She attended various convent schools as a child because her father would get frequent Army postings as a dental surgeon. She graduated with Music Honors from Govt. College for Women, Chandigarh. Music was her hobby and she composed and sang Raag based Gurbani Shabads. Doing Kirtan was part of growing up nurtured by her parents. She learned music from her father Dr. Brigadier Harminder Singh who was a dental surgeon in Indian Army and a very good singer himself. Gurpreet’s Bhua (father’s sister), Ajit Kaur retied as a Head of Department of Music from Govt. College for Women Ludhiana, and was a renounced Punjabi singer of her time. Gurpreet Kaur also learned nuances of Indian Classical Music from Pandita Sharma. She was a mother of three children, and a grandmother. Her daughter Keerat Kaur is a Computer Engineer. Her two sons Gurkeerat Singh and Jaskeerat Singh are doctors in USA. Her daughter Keerat Kaur too was part of her group ~ Gurmat Gian Group. Gurpreet Kaur left this world at the age of 54yrs on 12th Sept 2016 in Baltimore USA. She had recorded around 25 cds of Gurbani Keertan. 'Raag Ratan' Album (6 CDs) is a Compilation of Shabads in All the 31 Sudh Raags of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. 'Gauri Sagar' Album (3 CDs) is a Compilation of All forms of Raag Gauri in Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. 'Nanak Ki Malhaar' ~ ((3 CDs) is an album of Raag Malhar Shabads in various forms of Malhar. 'Gur Parsaad Basant Bana' ~ (3 CDs) is an album of Shabads in Raag Basant sung in various forms of Raag Basant. Har Ki Vadeyai Sarni Aayea Sewa Priya Kee Preet Piyaree Mohan Ghar Aavho Karo Jodariya Mo Kao Taar Le Raama Taar Le Tere Kavan Kavan Gun Keh Keh Gawan Mera Baid Guru Govinda Saajanrraa Mera Saajanrraa

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