Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride vs. Marijuana: side effect and effectiveness comparison - a phase IV clinical study
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride and Marijuana. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 21,800 people who take Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride and Marijuana, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.
21,800 people who take Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride and Marijuana are studied.
What is Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride?
Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride has active ingredients of dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 576 Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
What is Marijuana?
Marijuana has active ingredients of marijuana. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 7,289 Marijuana users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
Number of reports submitted per year:

Drugs being compared in this study:
- Marijuana (marijuana)
- Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride:
- not at all: 2.0 %
- somewhat: 18.21 %
- moderate: 37.52 %
- high: 33.15 %
- very high: 9.11 %
Marijuana:
- not at all: 2.69 %
- somewhat: 10.93 %
- moderate: 27.32 %
- high: 35.89 %
- very high: 23.16 %
Want to compare Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride with Marijuana?
Personalize this study to your gender and age (0-99+).How to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (541 reports)
- Marijuana (6,150 reports)
Common Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride side effects:
- Drug ineffective: 158 reports
Browse all side effects of Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zCommon Marijuana side effects:
- Drug abuse: 1,224 reports
- Drug abuse and dependence: 676 reports
- Pain: 632 reports
- Stress and anxiety: 560 reports
- Drug ineffective: 557 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 517 reports
- Depression: 384 reports
Browse all side effects of Marijuana:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride and marijuana (the active ingredients of Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride and Marijuana, 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 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 600+ 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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