Why FOCALIN XR* (Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of FOCALIN XR: satisfied (average rating score: 3.50)
(based on 28 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** FOCALIN XR
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder* | 17 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of FOCALIN XR **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decreased appetite | 9 |
| 2 | Anxiety | 5 |
| 3 | Depression* | 5 |
| 4 | Somnolence | 4 |
| 5 | Insomnia* | 3 |
| 6 | Fear | 3 |
| 7 | Headache* | 3 |
| 8 | Obsessive-compulsive disorder | 3 |
| 9 | Mood swings | 2 |
| 10 | Panic attack | 2 |
| 11 | Feeling jittery | 2 |
| 12 | Fatigue | 2 |
| 13 | Thirst | 2 |
| 14 | Anger | 2 |
| 15 | Emotional distress | 2 |
| 16 | Aggression* | 2 |
| 17 | Mood altered | 1 |
| 18 | Dry skin | 1 |
| 19 | Weight increased | 1 |
| 20 | Crying | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for FOCALIN XR
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (Focalinxr, Focalin xr, Focalin)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com