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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

Treatment Success Rate

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Condition Members Success
ADHD / ADD
341
68%
Oppositional Defiant Di...
10
70%
Asperger Syndrome
7
100%
Bipolar Disorder
5
100%
Autism / Autism Spectrum
5
80%
Overall, 70% (388 Members) find Focalin helpful
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Focalin Reviews

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Working great! We just have to see what works and later adjust the dosage or try another! But so far, so good!
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I use it in low- medium doses and it really helps me focus on my school work!
Amazing results on initial start at lowest dose possible. New school year and he has taken two steps back. Just increased dose.
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It worked ok.
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for the most part i have my baby back!!
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Focalin XR is wonderful for him. Had trouble with Concerta and Adderall. Agressive side effects.
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My son is doing okay with this medication, but not as well as with Adderall.
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I was able to concentrate.
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Has been a God-send. It's amazing!
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DIdnt work sadly.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Focalin
    no, it was to help him calm down and focus..it si an ADHD med. [More]
  2. Discussion: Focalin
    Was this to help with sleep or something else,, Thanks for sharing, I have not thought or heard of this med,,, hugs [More]
  3. Discussion: Focalin
    Thought this would really help my son out. And, I immediately saw improvement after his first dose. However, I also noticed that he exhibited a mild h... [More]
  4. Advice: Focalin
    You may want to look into taking Melatonin at night to help with sleep. My son is using Focalin 5mg during the day and sleeps well at night on the Mel... [More]
  5. Advice: Focalin
    it spun me out of control.... BUT... it was probably because I have bipolar too [More]

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