Dexmethylphenidate extended-release is a prescription medicine that is approved to treat the symptoms of ADHD. This eMedTV resource explains how the medication works, lists some potential side effects, and gives tips on when and how to take the drug.
Nausea and a loss of appetite are among the more common dexmethylphenidate extended-release side effects. This eMedTV page also lists rare side effects of this drug (such as dizziness), as well as side effects to report to your doctor (like seizures).
What is dexmethylphenidate extended-release used for? This eMedTV page explains that dexmethylphenidate extended-release is approved to treat ADHD in children and adults. This page also lists off-label uses of the drug (like helping with weight loss).
As this eMedTV resource explains, for adults who are new to methylphenidate, dexmethylphenidate extended-release dosing starts at 10 mg once daily. This page also lists the dosages for other people taking this drug, as well as some general dosing tips.
As this eMedTV page explains, there are possible drug interactions with dexmethylphenidate extended-release and some other medicines, such as certain antidepressants and seizure drugs. This page covers the problems that these interactions can cause.
This eMedTV segment takes a look at several precautions and warnings with dexmethylphenidate extended-release, including the safety of taking the drug while pregnant and potential drug reactions. This page also lists people who should avoid the drug.
This eMedTV page explains that a patent currently prevents any generic dexmethylphenidate extended-release from being manufactured until 2015. This page also warns against buying drugs currently sold as "generic dexmethylphenidate extended-release."
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