Adhd is a developmental condition that affects concentration and attention.
Adhd medication focalin xr side effects.
Dexmethylphenidate may be abused and it is a schedule ii controlled medication.
Headaches in up to 39 percent of people appetite loss up to 30 percent see focalin xr and weight loss dry mouth up to 20 percent.
1 it can be used to feel high or to stay awake for a prolonged period of time.
Side effects of dexmethylphenidate are increased blood pressure indigestion loss of appetite dry mouth headache sleeplessness and anxiety.
The drug can be diverted and has been known to be misused by people who do not have adhd for these same reasons and also for weight loss.
Focalin xr is a stimulant and this category of medication does have the potential for abuse.
Many different medications can reduce adhd symptoms each of which has a range of benefits and side effects.
The investigation prompted federal officials to require new labeling on the drugs including ritalin la concerta adderall xr focalin focalin xr metadate cd daytrana and strattera warning.
Long term abuse can cause tolerance psychological dependence abnormal behavior and psychosis.
Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of focalin xr including.
Although not all of these side effects may occur if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Numbness pain skin color change sensitivity to temperature in the fingers or toes fast pounding irregular heartbeat mental mood behavior changes such as agitation aggression mood swings abnormal thoughts thoughts.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking dexmethylphenidate.
Agitation arm back or jaw pain black tarry stools bleeding gums blood in the urine bloody nose blurred vision chest pain or discomfort chest tightness or heaviness chills confusion cough dark urine diarrhea difficulty in speaking difficulty swallowing dizziness double vision drowsiness fainting.
That means doctors can prescribe them even though they haven t been approved by the fda for use with adhd side effects often include trouble sleeping nausea constipation dry mouth sweating.
