Dexmethylphenidate is a prescription medication used for the treatment of ADHD. This eMedTV resource explains how dexmethylphenidate works and when and how to take it, and also covers dexmethylphenidate strengths, dosing tips, and overdose symptoms.
A few of the dexmethylphenidate side effects discussed in this eMedTV segment include common side effects like nausea and loss of appetite; rare side effects like insomnia and dizziness; and side effects to report to your doctor, such as confusion.
What is dexmethylphenidate used for? This eMedTV page explains how dexmethylphenidate helps children and teenagers with ADHD sit still and pay attention, among other things. This page also covers off-label uses of the drug (like treating adult ADHD).
This eMedTV page explains that the starting dexmethylphenidate dose for people new to methylphenidate is 2.5 mg twice daily. This page also covers other dexmethylphenidate dosing tips, including dosing for people who have taken methylphenidate before.
Seizure drugs, MAOIs, and warfarin are among the drugs that can possibly interact with dexmethylphenidate. This eMedTV page explains how drug interactions with dexmethylphenidate can alter the levels of some drugs in your blood or cause side effects.
This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at some of the precautions and warnings with dexmethylphenidate, including the safety of taking the drug while pregnant and potential drug interactions. This page also covers who should not take the drug.
Dexmethylphenidate is currently available in generic form. This eMedTV article gives an overview of generic dexmethylphenidate, including information on who manufactures it and how it compares to the brand-name version of the drug.
Because dexmethylphenidate is a stimulant, it is often abused. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains some of the possible health consequences of dexmethylphenidate abuse, such as an irregular heartbeat or dangerously high body temperatures.
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