Drug details

Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride)

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Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride) is a mild central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • lightheadedness,
  • chest pain,
  • numbness,
  • blurred vision,
  • hostility,
  • trouble breathing,
  • hallucinations,
  • new behavioral problems,
  • paranoia,
  • pain,
  • unexplained wounds,
  • convulsions (seizures),
  • cold feeling,
  • skin color change (pale, red or blue appearance) in your fingers or toes,
  • other visual changes, and
  • penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer
The following drugs are related to Focalin XR, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Adderall (amphetamine, dextroamphetamine mixed salts)
  • Adderall XR (amphetamine, dextroamphetamine mixed salts)
  • Adhansia XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
  • Adzenys XR-ODT (amphetamine extended-release orally disintegrating tablets)
  • Evekeo (amphetamine sulfate tablets, usp)
  • Aptensio XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
  • Azstarys (serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate capsules)
  • Kapvay (clonidine hydrochloride extended-release tablets)
  • Concerta (methylphenidate extended-release tablets)
  • Cotempla XR ODT (methylphenidate extended-release orally disintegrating tablets)
  • Focalin (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride)
  • Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine)
  • Intuniv (guanfacine)
  • Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)
  • Methylin Chewable Tablets (methylphenidate hcl chewable tablets)
  • Ritalin (methylphenidate hcl)
  • Quillivant XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release oral suspension, cii)
  • Ritalin LA (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
  • Quillichew ER (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release chewable tablets)
  • Relexxii (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets)
  • Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules)
The following supplements are related to Focalin XR, and may be used together with the drug:
  • Zinc (s.)
  • Fish Oil (s.)
  • Lithium (s.)