SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Focalin

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Focalin

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

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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.

Focalin 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Focalin has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Anxious - Anxiety is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin

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

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

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Focalin

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

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

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Focalin Drug-Drug Interactions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Focalin 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 - 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.