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ninnette
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 Posted: 12/29/04 - 03:00 Post subject: Focalin vs Ritalin |
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Hi everyone:
I am a 26 year-old male. I’ve recently diagnosed with ADHD. So far I’ve been using Ritalin (10 mgs every 3 hours), then switched to Concerta which I’m still using. I’ve heard for another medications used to treat ADHD. One of them is Focalin, which is a new drug related to Ritalin. Hs anyone here used Focalin? Is it any good? Thanks.
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There are many medications used to treat ADHD and the best known are Ritalin, Focalin, Dexedrine, Adderall and Adderall XR, Metadate CD, and Concerta. I know that Ritalin, Dexedrine and Concerta have been on the market for long time and therefore they are the best “known”. On the other hand, Focalin is new on the market and I don’t think that enough people have used it to be able to objectively say weather is it good or not nor what are the most common side effects. I would wait bit more before using it – just to hear more experiences.
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| Posted: 11/10/05 - 10:35 Post subject: Focalin |
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| My son is on Focalin 10 mgs an I found it the most effective an with the least side affects... |
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| Posted: 06/15/07 - 09:55 Post subject: Focalin Vs. Adderall |
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| My son was on Addreall XR for about 2 years, during that time he was not growing, had bad mood swings, didn't sleep very well and his anxiety got worse. We switched to Focalin XR 2 months ago and I see a big difference and so does he and his teachers. He's grown, no more angry outbursts and he's sleeping longer by about 2 hours. I say thats an improvement. |
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| Posted: 07/15/07 - 15:00 Post subject: |
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| I am no expert on Focalin, but I do know that I have read many good things about it written by people who take it. It is supposedly more effective than many of the other drugs available for ADD/ADHD - at least for some people - and it does not have as many side effects as some of the other popular drugs on the market. It is still fairly new, so maybe do some research on it, ask people who take it, things like that? Maybe that will help to educate you on this drug? Good luck. |
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| Posted: 08/06/07 - 08:36 Post subject: Re: Focalin Vs. Adderall |
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| Guest wrote: | | My son was on Addreall XR for about 2 years, during that time he was not growing, had bad mood swings, didn't sleep very well and his anxiety got worse. We switched to Focalin XR 2 months ago and I see a big difference and so does he and his teachers. He's grown, no more angry outbursts and he's sleeping longer by about 2 hours. I say thats an improvement. |
Your experience is not unusual, and these side-effects are the main reason why most prescribers tend to prescribe methylphenidate for children and amphetamines for adults. It's just a shame that it took two years to get him on the right medication.
Bear in mind that when he reaches adulthood, it is possible that the methylphenidate may become less effective, so don't let the fact that prescribing Adderall to him as a child was inappropriate lead you to conclude that it's a "bad drug." It works well for most adults, and even a few children. |
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| Posted: 02/02/08 - 17:30 Post subject: focalin |
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| my daughter is 14 and has been on focalin XR 10mg since her diagnosis a few months ago. the pill is extended release so she only takes it once a day and I love it! I was worried about giving her an ADHD drug because i heard horror stories about them changing the childs personality - zombie effects, but this doesnt apply to Focalin. Focalin gives her the ability to concentrate, it helps her to sleep better and her nervous ticks disappeared too! I would recommend Focalin to anyone, and the side effects are virtually non-existant! Hope this helps! |
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| Posted: 04/17/08 - 07:18 Post subject: focalin |
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| I've been on Focalin for a year and a half. I am over 55 - male. It has made a tremendous difference in my abilty to concentrate. It is non-formulary so it costs me $50 each time. I think it gives me loose stools. The Ritalin is very cheap but it makes me feel weird. No all I get is the generic focalin. I break the 10 mg tabs in quarters and take 10 mgs over the day. I should try the XR. |
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