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What is Dexmethylphenidate?

Category: Prescription Drugs

Most popular types: Focalin XR Focalin

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Dexmethylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It is used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder 40 17
Problems concentrating 19 9
Fatigue 14 7
Attention deficit disorder 2 0
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 2 0
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome 2 1

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 198 patients that have taken Dexmethylphenidate

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 5
Moderate 3
Mild 7
None 19

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Dexmethylphenidate

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased appetite 4
Dry mouth 3
Energy crashes 1
Euphoria 1
Heart palpitations 1
Increased anxiety 1

Show all 16 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking Dexmethylphenidate

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Reason Patients Percentage
Did not seem to work 13
Side effects too severe 9
Doctor's advice 8
Other 6
Expense 4
Change in health plan coverage 1
Personal research 1
See all 28 patients who've stopped taking Dexmethylphenidate

Duration

Stopped taking Dexmethylphenidate

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 9
1 - 6 months 9
6 months - 1 year 1
1 - 2 years 4
2 - 5 years 3
5 - 10 years 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 28
Usually 4
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 1
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 4
Not at all hard to take 29
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 1
$25-49 6
< $25 7
Not specified 20

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Dexmethylphenidate after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) 8
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) 8
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) 3
Atomoxetine (Strattera) 1
Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin XR) 1

Show all 6 treatments patients report switching from

Patients stopped taking Dexmethylphenidate and switched to:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) 3
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) 3
Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) 2
Guanfacine (Intuniv) 2
Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin XR) 1

Show all 7 treatments patients report switching to

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3 patient evaluations for Dexmethylphenidate

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Jul 29, 2011 (Started Jul 22, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 5 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 1 helpful mark

Jan 20, 2011 (Started Oct 01, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 10 mg Daily
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Cost: $25-49 monthly

Nov 11, 2010 (Started Oct 01, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 10 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Jun 26, 2009 (Started Apr 24, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for problems concentrating)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 15 mg Daily
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May 26, 2009 (Started Apr 24, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for problems concentrating)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 15 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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