Does Focalin Give You A Tranquillizing Effect?
- Focalin Oral Precautions and Side Effects
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (dex-meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
Warning
Misuse or abuse of dexmethylphenidate may result in serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems.
Dexmethylphenidate may be habit-forming and should be used cautiously by people who have mental/mood disorders or a history of alcohol/drug abuse. Such patients may be more likely to increase their dose of this drug unnecessarily or take this medication too often. With prolonged use or abuse of this...
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Generic Name: DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE EXTENDED-RELEASE CAPSULE - ORAL Pronounced: (dex-meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Warning Misuse or abuse of... Read more »
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