Focalin Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Sore Throat
- Anxious Feelings
- Decreased Appetite
- Dry Mouth
- Headache
- Indigestion
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Fast Heartbeat
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Dizziness
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Change In Vision
- A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
- A Heart Attack
- A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Stroke
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Agitation
- Anemia
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Failure To Grow
- Hallucinations
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Manic Behavior
- Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
- Priapism, A Prolonged Erection Of The Penis
- Seizures
- Skin Rash With Sloughing
- Suicidal Thoughts
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
- Aggressive Behavior
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- Bloody Urine
- Blurred Vision
- Constriction Of Blood Vessels Of The Extremities
- Cramps
- Depression
- Disturbance In The Ability Of The Eye To Focus
- Enlarged Breasts
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- High Blood Pressure
- Hives
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Joint Pain
- Low Energy
- Muscle Pain
- Nervousness
- Raynaud's Phenomenon, A Condition Where Blood Vessels Constrict Too Much With Coldness Or Stress
- Stuffy Nose
Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.