Dexmethylphenidate : Before Using - Focalin, D-methylphenidate, Ritadex

Dexmethylphenidate - Systemic

Brand Names

Focalin, D-methylphenidate, Ritadex Dexmethylphenidate *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For dexmethylphenidate, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to dexmethylphenidate or methylphenidate - Concerta, Metadate CD, Ritalin, Ritalin SR. Also tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Dexmethylphenidate has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that dexmethylphenidate causes some problems. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether dexmethylphenidate passes into breast milk. Although most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be using safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this drug and who wish to breast-feed must discuss this with their family doctor.

Use for Children

Side effects such as loss of appetite, stomach pain, weight loss - during prolonged treat, trouble sleeping and a fast heartbeat may be especially likely to occur in child, who are usually more sensitive than adults to the effects of dexmethylphenidate. Some children who using medication like dexmethylphenidate for a long time grew more slowly than expected. It is not known whether long-term use of dexmethylphenidate causes slowed growth. The family doctor must regularly measure the height and weight of children who are taking methylphenidate.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of dexmethylphenidate with use in other age groups.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking dexmethylphenidate, it is especially important that your family doctor and pharmacist know if you are taking any of the following:

Anticonvulsants - drug for seizures including phenobarbital - Luminal, phenytoin - Dilantin, Phenytek
Coumarin anticoagulants - blood thinners - warfarin "Coumadin "
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors - SSRIs - citalopram " Celexa ", escitalopram " Lexapro ", fluoxetine " Prozac ", fluvoxamine " Luvox ", nefazodone " Serzone ", paroxetine " Paxil ", sertraline " Zoloft ", trazodone " Desyrel ", venlafaxine " Effexor "
Tricyclic antidepressants - amitriptyline " Elavil ", amoxapine " Asendin ", clomipramine " Anafranil ", desipramine " pertofrane ", doxepin " Sinequan ", imipramine " Tofranil ", nortriptyline " Aventyl ", protriptyline " Vivactil ", trimipramine " Surmontil " Use of these medication with dexmethylphenidate has been shown to increase the effects of dexmethylphenidate

Clonidine or other centrally acting alpha-2 agonists - drug for high blood pressure - Catapres, Duraclon Serious problems have been reported but the safety of using methylphenidate in combination with clonidine has not been studied

Monoamine oxidase - MAO inhibitors - isocarboxazid " Marplan ", phenelzine " Nardil ", selegiline " Elderpyl ", tranylcypromine " Parnate " Taking dexmethylphenidate while you are taking or within 2 weeks of taking monoamine oxidase - MAO inhibitors may cause high blood pressure problems

Pressor agents using for treat of hypotension - check with your family doctor for specific drugs Use of dexmethylphenidate with pressor agents may result in increased blood pressure.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of dexmethylphenidate. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Alcohol abuse - or history of
Drug abuse or dependence - or history of Dependence on dexmethylphenidate may be more likely to develop

Agitation
Anxiety
Tension Dexmethylphenidate may make the condition worse

Depression, severe
Glaucoma
Motor tics
Tourette's syndrome, family history or diagnosis Dexmethylphenidate must not be using when these conditions exist

Growth rate slowed, long-term Reported with long-term use of stimulant medication similar to dexmethylphenidate

Heart failure
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Recent heart attack May increase blood pressure or heart rate

Psychosis Dexmethylphenidate may make behavior problems and thought disorder symptoms in child worse

Seizures - history of
EEG abnormalities or The risk of having seizures may be increased