Comparing Dyanavel XR vs Focalin
| Dyanavel XR (amphetamine) | Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) |
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| Dyanavel XR (amphetamine) | Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD. Dyanavel XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Focalin improves the symptoms of ADHD but carries with it a risk of dependence. It is twice as potent as methylphenidate (Ritalin). Prescribed for ADHD. Focalin may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Related suggestions ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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| More about Dyanavel XR (amphetamine) | More about Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) | ||||||||||||||||
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Dyanavel XR has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 32 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
Focalin has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 139 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Dyanavel XR side effects |
View all Focalin side effects |
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N/A |
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| Other amphetamine brands include: Adzenys ER, Adzenys XR-ODT, Evekeo, Evekeo ODT | Other dexmethylphenidate brands include: Focalin XR | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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17 hours |
3 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 220 drugs are known to interact with Dyanavel XR:
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A total of 204 drugs are known to interact with Focalin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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November 13, 2001 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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