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Equasym XL |
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What is Equasym XL
Treating attention deficit disorders. It is also used to treat uncontrollable periods of daytime sleep (narcolepsy). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Equasym XL is a central nervous system stimulant. Exactly how it works is not known.
Important safety information:
- Equasym XL may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Equasym XL with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
- If you are taking Equasym XL for an attention deficit disorder, it should be used as a part of a treatment program that includes a variety of treatment measures.
- If your condition does not get better within 1 month or if it gets worse, check with your doctor.
- Serious effects, including heart attack, stroke, and sudden death, have occurred with the use of stimulant medicines in patients with heart defects or other serious heart problems. If you have a heart defect or another serious problem, talk with your doctor about other therapies to treat your condition.
- Equasym XL may cause a prolonged (more than 4 hours) or painful erection. This could happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems such as impotence. Contact your doctor right away if this happens.
- Equasym XL may cause circulation problems in the hands and feet. Tell your doctor if you have any numbness, pain, tingling, cold feeling, or skin color change (eg, from pale to blue or red) in your hands or feet. Call your doctor right away if you have any unexplained sores or wounds on your fingers or toes.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Equasym XL before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has a decongestant in it. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Lab tests, including blood pressure, heart function, complete blood cell counts, and platelet counts, may be performed while you use Equasym XL. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Equasym XL may affect growth rate and weight gain in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth and weight checks while they take Equasym XL.
- Caution is advised when using Equasym XL in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially loss of appetite, stomach pain, weight loss, trouble sleeping, and fast heartbeat.
- Equasym XL should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Equasym XL while you are pregnant. It is not known if Equasym XL is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Equasym XL, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Equasym XL may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Equasym XL stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.
Some people who use Equasym XL for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. Do not suddenly stop taking Equasym XL. If you do, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include depression or other mental problems. If you need to stop Equasym XL, your doctor will lower your dose over time.
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Equasym XL side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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References
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- "Methylphenidate". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "Methylphenidate". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0042... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Equasym XL - Frequently asked Questions
Can Equasym XL be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Equasym XL?
Use Equasym XL as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Equasym XL comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Equasym XL refilled.
- Take Equasym XL by mouth 30 to 45 minutes before eating unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- You may have trouble sleeping while taking Equasym XL. If this occurs, taking your last dose before 6 pm may help. Check with your doctor before you change the way that you take Equasym XL. If trouble sleeping continues, talk with your doctor.
- If you miss a dose of Equasym XL, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Equasym XL.
Who should not take Equasym XL?
Some medical conditions may interact with Equasym XL. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have had an allergic reaction to dexmethylphenidate
- if you have a history of high blood pressure, heart problems, blood vessel problems, or heart attack, or if a family member has a history of any of these problems or sudden death
- if you have a history of seizures or abnormal electroencephalograms (EEGs)
- if you have a history of an overactive thyroid, chronic fatigue, cystic fibrosis, or stomach or bowel problems (eg, blockage, inflammation, narrowing)
- if you have a history of mood or mental problems (eg, agitation, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis, tension), abnormal thoughts, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts or attempts, or alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence, or if a family member has a history of any of these problems
- if you have circulation problems in your hands or feet (eg, Raynaud phenomenon, thromboangiitis obliterans)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Equasym XL. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- MAOIs (eg, phenelzine) because severe high blood pressure may occur
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), certain anticonvulsants (eg, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), phenylbutazone, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, imipramine) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Equasym XL
- Medicines for high blood pressure (eg, guanethidine, metoprolol) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Equasym XL
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Equasym XL may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Equasym XL be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Equasym XL be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Equasym XL, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Equasym XL. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.Patient reports
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No survey data has been collected yetTwo patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used?Equasym XL May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
| Patients | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 51-100mg | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 11-50mg | 1 | 50.0% | |
One patient reported time for results
How long will I use Equasym XL before I begin to notice the effect?According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Equasym XL. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Equasym XL kindly click here
| Patients | % | ||
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| 1 day | 1 | 100.0% | |
Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetOne patient reported age
| Patients | % | ||
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| 6-15 | 1 | 100.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology