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What are the side effects of taking focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr and divalproex together the person is taking 40mg of focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr and 250mg of divalproex?

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See below: There are no known interactions between the two medications so there should be no problems taking both at the same time.

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Answered 2/4/2017

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