Some side effects with
Focalin XR, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported to your healthcare provider. These reactions include but are not limited to:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Confusion
- Chest tightness, chest pain, or heart palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Depression (see Focalin XR and Depression)
- Behavior that is more outgoing or aggressive than normal
- Strange behavior, agitation, or restlessness
- Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not really there)
- Fainting or seizures
- Uncontrolled movements of the head, neck, mouth, arms, or legs (known as tics)
- Signs of an allergic reaction, including:
- An unexplained skin rash
- Itching
- Hives
- Wheezing or trouble breathing
Rare Focalin XR Side Effects
Some side effects were not reported in short-term studies of
Focalin XR. However, these problems were reported in studies on
methylphenidate (which is similar to Focalin XR). Given that they were not actually reported for Focalin XR, it can be difficult to tell whether these side effects are caused by the medication or something else.
These rare side effects include but are not limited to:
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