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8 yr Old Focalin = increased impulsivity
Hi everyone, I finally got my wife to get our son on a stimulant,
Focalin
, but it increased his impulsivity; we noticed and so did his teacher. He was on
Focalin
for 2 weeks and then we noticed a large increase in impulsivity.
Hi everyone, I finally got my wife to get our son on a stimulant,
Focalin
, but it increased his impulsivity; we noticed and so did his teacher. He was on
Focalin
for 2 weeks and then we noticed a large increase in impulsivity.
EdTechDad
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 months ago
Changing medication?
I’m hesitant to change, though, since
Focalin
is working well throughout his school day. Any thoughts would be helpful, thank you in advance!
I’m hesitant to change, though, since
Focalin
is working well throughout his school day. Any thoughts would be helpful, thank you in advance!
Brightside99
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 month ago
Zoloft + Focalin for our 8 year old?
Anyone with a child taking Zoloft and
Focalin
(or other stimulant)? Would love to hear the experiences of others, if possible. Thanks!
Anyone with a child taking Zoloft and
Focalin
(or other stimulant)? Would love to hear the experiences of others, if possible. Thanks!
GrandmaHubbard
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 months ago
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He increased her
Focalin
to 30 mg and if her mood has not improved, Prozac will be increased as well. I am aware some people experience an increase of suicidal thought or self harm. I’m looking into a second opinion at this point. I’ve outreached the Amen clinic.
He increased her
Focalin
to 30 mg and if her mood has not improved, Prozac will be increased as well. I am aware some people experience an increase of suicidal thought or self harm. I’m looking into a second opinion at this point. I’ve outreached the Amen clinic.
Sumaal
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
4 days ago
Having trouble with right med combo for 11 year old son.
He is currently on
Focalin
XR (15 mg) right before school and short acting
Focalin
after school (7.5 mg), We have found that the long acting
Focalin
does not seem to last more than 5 hours and the short acting lasts 2 hours max.
He is currently on
Focalin
XR (15 mg) right before school and short acting
Focalin
after school (7.5 mg), We have found that the long acting
Focalin
does not seem to last more than 5 hours and the short acting lasts 2 hours max.
Kristin_B
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 months ago
Adderall and night waking
We recently switched my son from
Focalin
to Adderall. This is the first time switching from methylphenidate to amphetamine for him. He has always been a pretty good sleeper. Since starting the Adderall he can fall asleep fine but has each night woken at midnight and again around 4am.
We recently switched my son from
Focalin
to Adderall. This is the first time switching from methylphenidate to amphetamine for him. He has always been a pretty good sleeper. Since starting the Adderall he can fall asleep fine but has each night woken at midnight and again around 4am.
SurvivorFan
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 months ago
ADHD/ADD/ODD
He started on
Focalin
5 mg in May and we seen a great improvement in school. We chose not to give him anything at home because we felt as though we could handle the behaviors. However, now they have bumped his medicine and changed to the generic of
Focalin
10mg XR.
He started on
Focalin
5 mg in May and we seen a great improvement in school. We chose not to give him anything at home because we felt as though we could handle the behaviors. However, now they have bumped his medicine and changed to the generic of
Focalin
10mg XR.
heather1215
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 months ago
Stopping Focalin cause DD says it’s makes her grumpy
My daughter (13) has been taking
Focalin
for about a year on school days for adhd Inattentive type. Her main issue is forgetfulness: forgetting assignments, and forgetting where she puts stuff. She’s nearly always missing something like a sweatshirt, etc.
My daughter (13) has been taking
Focalin
for about a year on school days for adhd Inattentive type. Her main issue is forgetfulness: forgetting assignments, and forgetting where she puts stuff. She’s nearly always missing something like a sweatshirt, etc.
Yellow-cello
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 months ago
Irritability in the evenings
I’m on
Focalin
XR (was on Concerta but switched because it was such a pain tracking the Concerta down). I think the Concerta was slightly better at helping me through the transition but the
Focalin
is fine otherwise. I take the pill at 7 ish, so clearly it’s wearing off by 6.
I’m on
Focalin
XR (was on Concerta but switched because it was such a pain tracking the Concerta down). I think the Concerta was slightly better at helping me through the transition but the
Focalin
is fine otherwise. I take the pill at 7 ish, so clearly it’s wearing off by 6.
MaudQ
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
6 months ago
Generic Vyvanse
As an example, we previously tried
Focalin
which is also a mix in but she didn’t like the texture (beads?) and refused it. Major tantrums. I am anticipating insurance will force a switch to generic Vyvanse soon for cost reasons. Thanks!
As an example, we previously tried
Focalin
which is also a mix in but she didn’t like the texture (beads?) and refused it. Major tantrums. I am anticipating insurance will force a switch to generic Vyvanse soon for cost reasons. Thanks!
Chicagomom
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 months ago
Medication for son
My 13 year old has been on
focalin
er for years which has been great for him. But lately we've been struggling with behavior.
My 13 year old has been on
focalin
er for years which has been great for him. But lately we've been struggling with behavior.
Numberate
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 months ago
Positive results from Guanfacine ER 1 mg
She has been taking Guanfacine ER 1mg at night since 7/8/23 WITHOUT
Focalin
and she seems nicer and easier to deal with. I haven't been making her take
Focalin
during summer camp, so she will eat and not lose any more weight (she had lost a couple of pounds).
She has been taking Guanfacine ER 1mg at night since 7/8/23 WITHOUT
Focalin
and she seems nicer and easier to deal with. I haven't been making her take
Focalin
during summer camp, so she will eat and not lose any more weight (she had lost a couple of pounds).
MyReese
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
8 months ago
Hello Everyone
Her doctor recommended a mild stimulant called
Focalin
for her treatment. This medication seems to be a newer option, as it wasn't available when I had considered it for myself in the past.
Her doctor recommended a mild stimulant called
Focalin
for her treatment. This medication seems to be a newer option, as it wasn't available when I had considered it for myself in the past.
mamalauryn85
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 days ago
Exhausted..
Focalin
XR low dose increased to 15 mg and then 5 mg at lunch, worked for a week and then the wheels fell off and his anger issues were terrifying. Switched to Vyvanse and that made anger even worse.
Focalin
XR low dose increased to 15 mg and then 5 mg at lunch, worked for a week and then the wheels fell off and his anger issues were terrifying. Switched to Vyvanse and that made anger even worse.
Boymama2023
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
5 months ago
Gutted and alone
We have him enrolled in a highly ranked private academic school and once we became aware of his behavioral challenges in school, he started taking
Focalin
and things got better. Academically he's a straight A student, 2 grades above in math.
We have him enrolled in a highly ranked private academic school and once we became aware of his behavioral challenges in school, he started taking
Focalin
and things got better. Academically he's a straight A student, 2 grades above in math.
Stressedandstriving
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
3 months ago
New ADHD diagnosis for my 6 year old girl
Today we started her on
Focalin
XR and I’m not really sure what to expect. I’ve read things where parents say that how much meds helped their kiddo. Was it an overnight difference? Did you have to work up to a dose?
Today we started her on
Focalin
XR and I’m not really sure what to expect. I’ve read things where parents say that how much meds helped their kiddo. Was it an overnight difference? Did you have to work up to a dose?
Pedsnursemama
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
6 months ago
Stimulants during school breaks/summer?
Hi everyone, My son recently started on
Focalin
, which he takes in the mornings; he also takes Guanfacine in the evenings. He's just started his spring break. Since he's out of school, I thought I might give him a break from
Focalin
, which can give him late-afternoon mood swings.
Hi everyone, My son recently started on
Focalin
, which he takes in the mornings; he also takes Guanfacine in the evenings. He's just started his spring break. Since he's out of school, I thought I might give him a break from
Focalin
, which can give him late-afternoon mood swings.
louisepearl
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Dynavel XR
my son has tried
Focalin
short and long acting, Jornay PM, Adderal xr and Metadate CD. We have never had great luck with maki my a big difference, especially in the emotional dysregulation. He takes Abilify, Clonidine, Prozac and Lamictal also.
my son has tried
Focalin
short and long acting, Jornay PM, Adderal xr and Metadate CD. We have never had great luck with maki my a big difference, especially in the emotional dysregulation. He takes Abilify, Clonidine, Prozac and Lamictal also.
hygienehollie
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
National Shortage
I first heard that it was adderall and my son wasn't being affected because he takes
Focalin
xr. Last time refill they could only give me 20 instead of 30. I called right now to possibly up my sons dose and the ped said now all adhd meds are having shortage issues.
I first heard that it was adderall and my son wasn't being affected because he takes
Focalin
xr. Last time refill they could only give me 20 instead of 30. I called right now to possibly up my sons dose and the ped said now all adhd meds are having shortage issues.
Numberate
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
10 months ago
DD finally with a dx of ADHD inattentive with characteristics of hyperactivity, depression, ODD and anxiety
Her pediatrician prescribed
Focalin
10mg (she is tall and skinny, only 34th percentile in weight with a bird appetite unless it is sugar). We are both nervous to start the medication tomorrow. She is in 3rd grade, hates her teacher and has started getting into trouble at school.
Her pediatrician prescribed
Focalin
10mg (she is tall and skinny, only 34th percentile in weight with a bird appetite unless it is sugar). We are both nervous to start the medication tomorrow. She is in 3rd grade, hates her teacher and has started getting into trouble at school.
MyReese
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
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