SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Focalin Xr

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Focalin Xr

Focalin Xr has 28 Side Effects total
12 are Life Threatening
6 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Focalin Xr

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.

Focalin Xr has 12 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Critical Seriousness - Behaving with Excessive Cheerfulness and Activity - Manic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Critical Seriousness - Failure to Grow - Growth Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Focalin Xr

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

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Focalin Xr

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Focalin Xr has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin Xr

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin Xr

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Focalin Xr Drug-Drug Interactions

Focalin Xr has interactions of severe seriousness with 42 drug(s):

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Alterra. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with B Cplx-C-St.Johnwrt-K.&S.Ginsg. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Calcium-Mag-B Complex-D3-Hrb61. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Centrum Herbals St Johns Wort. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Cold & Flu Fighter. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Digestive Enzym,Plant-Herbcb14. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Emsam. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Fa-Omega 3-Dha-Epa-St. John'S. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Fatigue Relief Complex. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Furazolidone. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Furoxone. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Harmonex. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Imuzyme. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Isocarboxazid. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Kira St. John'S Wort. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Lecithin-Fa-Vit B Comp-Herbal. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Linezolid. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Mag Oxide-St John Wt-Blk Coh. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Marplan. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Matulane. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Methylene Blue (Antidote). Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Mood Formula. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Mood Support Formula. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Moodplex. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Movana. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Nardil. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with One-A-Day Tension. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Parnate. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Phenelzine. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Phenylalanine-St. J Wort-Griff. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Procarbazine. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Quanterra Emotional. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Selegiline. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with St. John'S Wort. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with St. John'S Wort-Siber.Ginseng. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Staycalm. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Stresstabs Herbal Menopause. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Tranylcypromine. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Valerian-St.Johns Wort-Ca-Vits. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Vit C-St. John Wort-Elder-Hb30. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Women'S Complex. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has 1 severe interactions with Zyvox. Click here to see them

Focalin Xr has interactions of serious seriousness with 110 drug(s).

Focalin Xr has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Focalin Xr has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Focalin Xr has 26 Condition Contraindications

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 Xr has 18 related brands and strengths:

Dexmethylphenidate 10 Mg Tab

Dexmethylphenidate 2.5 Mg Tab

Dexmethylphenidate 5 Mg Tab

Dexmethylphenidate Er 10 Mg Multiphase Cap 50-50

Dexmethylphenidate Er 15 Mg Multiphase Cap 50-50

Dexmethylphenidate Er 20 Mg Multiphase Cap 50-50

Dexmethylphenidate Er 30 Mg Multiphase Cap 50-50

Dexmethylphenidate Er 40 Mg Multiphase Cap 50-50

Dexmethylphenidate Er 5 Mg Multiphase Cap 50-50

Focalin 10 Mg Tab

Focalin 2.5 Mg Tab

Focalin 5 Mg Tab

Focalin Xr 10 Mg Cap

Focalin Xr 15 Mg Cap

Focalin Xr 20 Mg Cap

Focalin Xr 30 Mg Cap

Focalin Xr 40 Mg Cap

Focalin Xr 5 Mg Cap

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.