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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
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| 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
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Focalin Reviews
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Recently followed through with getting diagnosed for A.D.D. within the past year. The meds help but learning and understanding it affects me personally has been tremendous. I still have difficulties but I have better tools to help me. It is so important to get the correct diagnosis because symptoms overlap in so many areas.
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WE HAD A TRIAL TEST AND THREE HOURS LATER MY SON SAT AND READ A BOOK WITH ME. THEN WE COLORED IN A COLORING BOOK AND HE DIDNT SCRIBBLE ALL OVER. HE STAYED ON THE PAGES. HE ALSO WAS LOOKING BACK TO MAKE SURE I WAS THERE. SO WE FILLED HIS PRESCRIBTION AND WELL SEE
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Didn't crash me like regular methylphenidate.
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AMAZING! The first day, his teacher called us to say it worked so amazingly! No appetite and didn't sleep the first night. We're having to sort of force feed him and ensure he gets plenty of fats and protein.
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My son is taking this and so far it seems to help. doesn't make him so tired
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it works on my son, but he has to take alot of it
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It controlled my son's ADHD but it made him very emotional.
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The only disatvantage was highs and lows the effect was not constant
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He still has problems focusing.
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My 4 year old son has severe ADHD, he is taking Focalin 5mg, twice a day and it is working miracles!
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no, it was to help him calm down and focus..it si an ADHD med. [More] -
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Was this to help with sleep or something else,, Thanks for sharing, I have not thought or heard of this med,,, hugs [More] -
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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] -
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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] -
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it spun me out of control.... BUT... it was probably because I have bipolar too [More]
