Focalin XR Interactions
There are 204 drugs known to interact with Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate), along with 13 disease interactions, and 4 alcohol/food interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 22 are major, 172 are moderate, and 10 are minor.
- View all 204 medications that may interact with Focalin XR
- View Focalin XR alcohol/food interactions (4)
- View Focalin XR disease interactions (13)
Most frequently checked interactions
View interaction reports for Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate) and the medicines listed below.
- Abilify (aripiprazole)
- Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine)
- Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine)
- buspirone
- clonazepam
- clonidine
- Concerta (methylphenidate)
- Cymbalta (duloxetine)
- gabapentin
- guanfacine
- hydroxyzine
- ibuprofen
- Lamictal (lamotrigine)
- lamotrigine
- Lexapro (escitalopram)
- melatonin
- omeprazole
- propranolol
- Prozac (fluoxetine)
- Seroquel (quetiapine)
- sertraline
- Singulair (montelukast)
- Strattera (atomoxetine)
- trazodone
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)
- Wellbutrin XL (bupropion)
- Xanax (alprazolam)
- Zoloft (sertraline)
- Zyrtec (cetirizine)
Focalin XR alcohol/food interactions
There are 4 alcohol/food interactions with Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate).
Focalin XR disease interactions
There are 13 disease interactions with Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate) which include:
- agitation
- cardiac disease
- glaucoma
- hypertension
- psychiatric disorders
- substance abuse
- tics
- hypertension
- seizures disorders
- liver disease
- renal dysfunction
- seizure disorders
- hematologic toxicity
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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