Compare Adderall vs Focalin

Compare Adderall

vs Focalin

Compare Adderall to Focalin. To make a decision about Adderall vs Focalin, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Adderall or Focalin

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Uses of Adderall

Adderall is also known by the generic name Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine

USES:
This combination medication is used as part of a total treatment program to control attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It may help to increase the ability to pay attention, stay focused, and control behavior problems.

This product is a combination of stimulants (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine). It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

This drug may also be used to treat certain sleeping disorders (narcolepsy). It should not be used to treat tiredness or to hold off sleep in people who do not have a sleep disorder.

Uses of Focalin

Focalin is also known by the generic name Dexmethylphenidate

USES:
Dexmethylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational, social, and other treatments.

It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication helps increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help improve listening skills, help you to stop fidgeting, and allow you to organize your tasks better.

Adderall and Focalin Have 8 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Adderall and Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Adderall and Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Adderall and Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Adderall and Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Adderall and Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Adderall and Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Adderall and Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Adderall and Focalin.

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Adderall Has 23 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Focalin

Critical Seriousness - Taking Habit Forming Drugs - Drug Dependence is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Disease of the Muscle of the Heart with Enlargement - Cardiomyopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Worsening Symptoms of Tourette's Syndrome - Exacerbation of Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

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Focalin Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Adderall

Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Failure to Grow - Growth Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

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Adderall and Focalin Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Adderall Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Focalin

Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

False Sense of Well-Being is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Adderall but not Focalin.

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Focalin Has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Focalin

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin but not Adderall.

Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin but not Adderall.

Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin but not Adderall.

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin but not Adderall.

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin but not Adderall.

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin but not Adderall.

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Adderall and Focalin Treat 1 Conditions in Common

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is treated by both Adderall and Focalin.

Adderall has 29 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Adderall.

Adderall Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Cardiomyopathy - Disease of the Muscle of the Heart with Enlargement is a contraindication of Adderall.

Conduction Disorder of the Heart - Abnormal Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Adderall.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Adderall.

Disease of Cardiovascular System - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Adderall.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Adderall.

Feeling Agitated - Feeling Restless is a contraindication of Adderall.

Glaucoma - Increased Pressure in Eyes is a contraindication of Adderall.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Adderall.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Adderall.

Moderate Hypertension - Moderate High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Adderall.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Adderall.

Severe Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease - Severe Hardening of the Arteries is a contraindication of Adderall.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Adderall.

Structural Disorder of Heart is a contraindication of Adderall.

Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Adderall.

Relative Contraindications

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Adderall.

Anorexia - Loss of Appetite is a contraindication of Adderall.

Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Adderall.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Adderall.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Adderall.

Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome - Tourette's is a contraindication of Adderall.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Adderall.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Adderall.

Manic Disorder - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity is a contraindication of Adderall.

Motor Tic Disorder - Chronic Muscle Twitches or Movements is a contraindication of Adderall.

Psychotic Disorder - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality is a contraindication of Adderall.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Adderall.

Visual Changes - Problems with Eyesight is a contraindication of Adderall.

Contraindication Warnings

Weight Loss is a contraindication of Adderall.

Focalin has 26 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Focalin.

Focalin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Feeling Agitated - Feeling Restless is a contraindication of Focalin.

Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome - Tourette's is a contraindication of Focalin.

Glaucoma - Increased Pressure in Eyes is a contraindication of Focalin.

Motor Tic Disorder - Chronic Muscle Twitches or Movements is a contraindication of Focalin.

Severe Anxiety is a contraindication of Focalin.

Tension is a contraindication of Focalin.

Relative Contraindications

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Focalin.

Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Focalin.

Cardiomyopathy - Disease of the Muscle of the Heart with Enlargement is a contraindication of Focalin.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Focalin.

Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Focalin.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Focalin.

Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Focalin.

Life-Threatening Cardiac Arrhythmias - Life-Threatening Irregular Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Focalin.

Manic Disorder - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity is a contraindication of Focalin.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Focalin.

Psychotic Disorder - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality is a contraindication of Focalin.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Focalin.

Structural Disorder of Heart is a contraindication of Focalin.

Contraindication Warnings

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Focalin.

Anemia is a contraindication of Focalin.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Focalin.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Focalin.

Sinus Tachycardia is a contraindication of Focalin.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Focalin.

Visual Changes - Problems with Eyesight is a contraindication of Focalin.

Adderall - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe mental/mood changes, seizures, severe or persistent headache, severe restlessness, fast breathing.

Focalin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe mental/mood changes, confusion, severe/persistent headache, irregular/pounding heartbeat, severe restlessness, fast breathing, flushing, sweating, and widened pupils.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.