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Compare Focalin  vs Focalin Xr
Uses of Focalin |
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| | 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.
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Uses of Focalin Xr |
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| | Focalin Xr 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.
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Focalin and Focalin Xr Have 12 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Critical Seriousness - Failure to Grow - Growth Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. |
Focalin Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Focalin Xr |
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Focalin Xr Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Focalin |
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Focalin and Focalin Xr Have 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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| | Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Focalin and Focalin Xr. |
Focalin Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Focalin Xr |
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Focalin Xr Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Focalin Xr |
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Focalin and Focalin Xr Treat 1 Conditions in Common |
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| | Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is treated by both Focalin and Focalin Xr. |
Focalin has 26 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Focalin.
Focalin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness 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. |
Focalin Xr has 26 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Focalin Xr.
Focalin Xr Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications
Feeling Agitated - Feeling Restless is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome - Tourette's is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Glaucoma - Increased Pressure in Eyes is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Motor Tic Disorder - Chronic Muscle Twitches or Movements is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Severe Anxiety is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Tension is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Relative Contraindications
Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Cardiomyopathy - Disease of the Muscle of the Heart with Enlargement is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Chronic Heart Failure is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Drug Dependence - Taking Habit Forming Drugs is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Life-Threatening Cardiac Arrhythmias - Life-Threatening Irregular Heart Rhythm is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Manic Disorder - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Psychotic Disorder - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Structural Disorder of Heart is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Contraindication Warnings
Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Anemia is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Sinus Tachycardia is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Focalin Xr.
Visual Changes - Problems with Eyesight is a contraindication of Focalin Xr. |
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.
Focalin Xr - 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.
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