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Focalin

Dexmethylphenidate belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years of age and older .

Dexmethylphenidate increases attention and decreases restlessness in children and adults who are overac... continue

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Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
ADHD / ADD
583
71%
Parents of Children wit...
5
60%
Oppositional Defiant Di...
13
54%
Asperger Syndrome
8
100%
Autism / Autism Spectrum
8
88%
Overall, 72% (643 Members) find Focalin helpful
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Focalin Reviews

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krclark (ADHD / ADD)
A small dose first thing in the morning to help until Daytrana kicks in
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focus23747 (ADHD / ADD)
the focalin works I just hate that my son doesn't eat very well when he's on it and he seems a bit spaced out but I feel like we have to take it because otherwise he wouldn't make it through school
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roadrunner97 (ADHD / ADD)
Works good just wish it didn't keep son awake at night
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MomWifeNurse (ADHD / ADD)
Focalin XR 10 mg before school, 5 mg at lunch.
SE decreased appetite. Very expensive without insurance.
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Ataylor670 (ADHD / ADD)
Was helpful but I couldn't live with the headaches I was getting while taking it.
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amason (ADHD / ADD)
It has really helped her to focus during school and at home. I have noticed the days that she takes the medication her appetite has decreased.
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j139s139 (ADHD / ADD)
kills his appetite :(
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Britbrat112 (ADHD / ADD)
I am on focalin right now, it seems to help me a little bit, but at first it helped a lot, my body seems to be becoming immune to it, so I may need to get a higher dosage. I get dry mouth after I take it, so I always carry something to drink with me.
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stepmomma (ADHD / ADD)
Seems to work, little side effects so far.
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dawgfan (ADHD / ADD)
Great just too expensive
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Anyone have experience with Focalin XR?
    I can relate to your situation soooooo well!!!!! My son is 4.5 and is also adopted with little info on Mom and nothing on Dad. His has combined type... [More]
  2. Discussion: Anyone have experience with Focalin XR?
    We started on a low dose of Focalin XR too...worked great at first. Then we upped the dose and saw little change. We added regular Focalin in the af... [More]
  3. Discussion: Anyone have experience with Focalin XR?
    My son is 6 years old and has ADHD , Combined Type with ODD. We have been working on behavioral modification for the last 7 months with some success.... [More]
  4. Discussion: Changing from Focalin XR to Vyvanse
    Agree with previous poster. I'm not sure I'd jump right to a switch to Vyvanse here due it being a different type of stimulant. How about adding an ... [More]
  5. Discussion: Changing from Focalin XR to Vyvanse
    Hello all, My daughter is 11 years old who was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6. She is currently taking 30mg of Focalin XR. Everything was worki... [More]