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Why is this medication prescribed
Dexmethylphenidate is used to increase the ability to pay attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dexmethylphenidate is in a class of medications called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What other information should I know
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to dexmethylphenidate.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you drink large amounts of alcohol and if you are or have ever been addicted to or dependent on drugs or alcohol. Dexmethylphenidate can be habit-forming. Take dexmethylphenidate exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Taking too much dexmethylphenidate can cause abnormal behavior, including violence. Do not stop taking dexmethylphenidate without talking to your doctor. In case of emergency overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- vomiting
- agitation
- shaking hands that you cannot control
- muscle twitching
- seizures
- unconsciousness
- inappropriate happiness
- confusion
- seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating)
- sweating
- flushing
- headache
- fever
- rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
- blurred vision
- dry mouth
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