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Side effect(s) of Dexmethylphenidate Hcl

Read the side effects of Dexmethylphenidate Hcl as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Most common- Twitching, loss of appetite, sleeplessness and fast heart rate.

Body as a Whole- Abdominal pain, blurred vision, slowing growth in children and fever.

Heart- Chest pain, irregular heart beat, palpitations,Increased or decreased blood pressure, increased or decreased pulse and fast heart rate.

Gastrointestinal- Nausea.

Hypersensitivity- Skin rash, hives, fever, joint pain, skin inflammation, redness and bruising.

Central Nervous System- Dizziness, drowsiness, seizures and headache.

Blood/lymphatic- Decrease in white blood cells and anemia.

Liver- Abnormal liver function tests and elevated liver enzymes level.

Psychiatric- Depression and aggressive behavior.

Skin- Hair loss.



Other Precautions : * Avoid excess dosage.
* It may cause heart attack, stroke and sudden death in patients with heart defects, extreme caution needed in those patients.

Drug Name : Dexmethylphenidate Hcl

Dexmethylphenidate Hcl(Focalin) generic is the dextrorotatory enantiomer of methylphenidate, prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It's extended-release form is a central nervous system stimulant.
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International : 

Focalin
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