Focalin and Stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Focalin (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prozac, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Stroke when taking Focalin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,802 people who have side effects when taking Focalin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Focalin?

Focalin has active ingredients of dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 4,780 Focalin users. Check the latest studies of Focalin.

What is Stroke?

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen) is found to be associated with 2,345 drugs and 3,024 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stroke.

On Apr, 04, 2026

3,802 people reported to have side effects when taking Focalin.
Among them, 15 people (0.39%) have Stroke.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Focalin when they have Stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Stroke when taking Focalin? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Stroke when taking Focalin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Focalin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Stroke? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 33.33%
Emotional Distress: 5 people, 33.33%
Heart Attack: 4 people, 26.67%
Loss Of Consciousness: 4 people, 26.67%
Withdrawal Syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance): 3 people, 20.00%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 3 people, 20.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 20.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 20.00%
Herpes Zoster: 3 people, 20.00%
Head Injury: 3 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ulcer Haemorrhage (bleeding ulcer): 3 people, 20.00%
Thyroid Diseases: 3 people, 20.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 20.00%
Retinal Vessel Occlusion (a blockage in one of the small arteries): 3 people, 20.00%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 20.00%
Pain: 3 people, 20.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 20.00%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 20.00%
Diabetes: 3 people, 20.00%
Depression: 3 people, 20.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Focalin:

Focalin (4,780 reports)

Stroke treatments and more:

Stroke (334,634 reports)

How severe was Stroke and when was it recovered:

Stroke in Focalin

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride:

Stroke and drugs with ingredients of dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (12 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Focalin:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Stroke:

Stroke (2,345 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Stroke:

Stroke (3,024 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Focalin) and Focalin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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