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Dexedrine vs. Focalin: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Dexedrine and Focalin. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 12,206 people who take Dexedrine and Focalin, and is updated regularly.

What is Dexedrine?

Dexedrine has active ingredients of dextroamphetamine sulfate. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 4,735 Dexedrine users. Check the latest studies of Dexedrine.

What is Focalin?

Focalin has active ingredients of dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 4,781 Focalin users. Check the latest studies of Focalin.

On Jul, 27, 2026

12,206 people who take Dexedrine and Focalin are studied.

Dexedrine vs Focalin drug comparison reports.

Drugs being compared in this study:

  • Focalin (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride)
  • Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate)

Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:

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Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:

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Drug effectiveness:

Dexedrine:

  • not at all: 2.58 %
  • somewhat: 12.63 %
  • moderate: 31.39 %
  • high: 35.31 %
  • very high: 18.09 %

Focalin:

  • not at all: 2.93 %
  • somewhat: 17.56 %
  • moderate: 36.42 %
  • high: 33.33 %
  • very high: 9.76 %

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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.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on dextroamphetamine sulfate and dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Dexedrine and Focalin, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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).

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