Focalin and Acne

This is a study of Acne among people who take Focalin. The study analyzes: the time on Focalin when people have Acne, gender and age of these people, the severity of Acne, how they recovered, and common conditions and drugs used besides Focalin. In total 841 Focalin users are studied. The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports from FDA and is updated regularly.

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Focalin

Focalin has active ingredients of dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride. It is used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Commonly reported side effects of Focalin include convulsion, abnormal behaviour, aggression, fatigue, insomnia.

Acne

Acne has been reported by people with birth control, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis.

On Apr, 27, 2013: 841 people reported to have side effects when taking Focalin. Among them, 2 people (0.24%) have Acne.

Time on Focalin when people have Acne * :

Gender of people who have Acne when taking Focalin * :

Age of people who have Acne when taking Focalin * :

Severity of Acne when taking Focalin ** :

How people recovered from Acne ** :

Top conditions involved for these people * :

1. Bipolar disorder (1 people, 50.00%)
2. Affective disorder (1 people, 50.00%)
3. Psychotic disorder (1 people, 50.00%)
4. Mood swings (1 people, 50.00%)
5. Constipation (1 people, 50.00%)

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Top co-used drugs for these people * :

1. Geodon (2 people, 100.00%)
2. Flomax (1 people, 50.00%)
3. Benadryl (1 people, 50.00%)
4. Trileptal (1 people, 50.00%)
5. Tylenol (1 people, 50.00%)

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

** Reports from social media are used.

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On eHealthMe, Focalin (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride) is often used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Find out below the conditions Focalin is used for, how effective it is, and any alternative drugs that you can use to treat those same conditions.

What is Focalin used for and how effective is it:

• Focalin is used in:
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Other drugs that are used to treat the same conditions:

• Focalin alternatives:
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (66 drugs)

Could it be a symptom from a condition:

• Acne in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (52 reports)

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Drugs in real world that are associated with:

• Acne

Comments from related studies:

• From this study (2 days ago):

Occurs more during menstrual time

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• From this study (1 week ago):

Huge pimple on chin just seems to be getting bigger and painful. Managed to squeeze some puss this morning. Tried heated pads, ice and antiseptic wipes. Nothing helps. Had for 4 days.

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• From this study (2 weeks ago):

My doctor hasn't really told me about what side effects I could expect from my medication, so I'd like to know so that if I get a side effect I'll know my medication is causing it and can fix it.

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K Pearson on May, 5, 2013:

My 7 yr old was on 25mg Focalin XR and the side affects he developed was a sever head shake. It looked like he was always saying No. Sometimes it was so severe that you could hear his lips flutter. He also complained about stomache aches.

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• From this study (3 weeks ago):

Would like to know if this drug affects skin. My daughter has not had a skin problem/acne before. she has been taking Methylphenidate HCI-Douglas 10mg twice a day for a month and her face has broken out in pimples. could there be a relation to the medication?

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humans are nuts on Apr, 26, 2013:

Ummmm... are you serious??? Zits happen because of puberty and not washing your face with soap and warm water often enough. my guess is you put her on ritalin because she is an overactive teanager that cannot focus... another side effect of puberty. translation. its the hormones egad


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• From this study (3 weeks ago):

have small bumps all over chest neck back

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Recent related drug checks on eHealthMe:

• Geodon, Abilify, Seroquel, Vistaril, Ativan, Lithobid, Wellbutrin, Trazodone Hcl, Zyprexa, Focalin, Clonidine, Ritalin, Depakote, Adderall Xr 20, Lamictal, Trileptal, Risperdal, Benadryl, Flomax, Tylenol, Mylanta, Milk Of Magnesia Tab drug interactions for Constipation, Agitation, Mood Swings, Psychotic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder: Acne

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