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DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN: Which Drug Is Safer?

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DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE vs DEXTROMETHORPHAN: Safety Overview

Metric DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE DEXTROMETHORPHAN
Total FAERS Reports 2,100 5,174
Deaths Reported 24 1,303
Death Rate 1.1% 25.2%
Hospitalizations 88 612
Average Patient Age 18.1 yrs 41.2 yrs
% Female Patients 36.5% 58.6%
FDA Approval Date Apr 21, 2011 N/A
Manufacturer Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Prescription N/A