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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
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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
1 year ago
How long does guanfacine take to kick in?
My 5 year old just started guanfacine after
Focalin
didn’t seem to help much. He’s on 0.5ml twice a day. He has ADHD and can be violent. How long does it take for this to kick in usually? Was this medication helpful in your experience?
My 5 year old just started guanfacine after
Focalin
didn’t seem to help much. He’s on 0.5ml twice a day. He has ADHD and can be violent. How long does it take for this to kick in usually? Was this medication helpful in your experience?
redmama2
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
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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
daughter can’t stand chewing sounds
Treating adhd with
Focalin
. TIA!
Treating adhd with
Focalin
. TIA!
Yellow-cello
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Experience with Straterra
I’m on the fence and I just might call and ask if he can try
Focalin
, the same one my older son is on.
I’m on the fence and I just might call and ask if he can try
Focalin
, the same one my older son is on.
Numberate
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
fatigue
Additionally, several small trials have found an increase in energy with the use of stimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin), dexmethylphenidate (
Focalin
) and modafinil (Provigil).
Additionally, several small trials have found an increase in energy with the use of stimulants such as methylphenidate (Ritalin), dexmethylphenidate (
Focalin
) and modafinil (Provigil).
YBSx
in
MPN Voice
1 year ago
Focalin
My 11 year old son has been on combo medicine (clonidine &
Focalin
). He’s been on this combo for a year and
Focalin
for 3 years (only takes
Focalin
during school days). He is expressing that it makes him feel angry lately. Could be the crash.
My 11 year old son has been on combo medicine (clonidine &
Focalin
). He’s been on this combo for a year and
Focalin
for 3 years (only takes
Focalin
during school days). He is expressing that it makes him feel angry lately. Could be the crash.
Sy5636
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Focalin ER/ Dexmethylphenidate induced tics
Hello everyone and Happy New year, This post is regarding my six year old son who was prescribed
Focalin
ER generic brand for his ADHD. I was unaware at that time what tics looks like until it became severe. His severity extended to hitting himself to relieve his tics.
Hello everyone and Happy New year, This post is regarding my six year old son who was prescribed
Focalin
ER generic brand for his ADHD. I was unaware at that time what tics looks like until it became severe. His severity extended to hitting himself to relieve his tics.
Firstrayofthesun
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
10 year old refuses ADHD diagnosis and medication
She had a hard time initially dealing with the diagnosis, then came around a bit and was taking
Focalin
XR. We saw a lot of improvements in attention and executive function, especially in school . After the holiday break, she dug her heels in, and is back to refusing her diagnosis and medications.
She had a hard time initially dealing with the diagnosis, then came around a bit and was taking
Focalin
XR. We saw a lot of improvements in attention and executive function, especially in school . After the holiday break, she dug her heels in, and is back to refusing her diagnosis and medications.
beebzzz
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
9 1/2 year old with anxiety and possible adhd
we have tried stimulants (
focalin
xr), but it didn’t really seem to help. Mostly what we saw was increased agitation, restlessness, and he was withdrawn and emotional. We see a psychiatrist in a few weeks to figure out the next steps.
we have tried stimulants (
focalin
xr), but it didn’t really seem to help. Mostly what we saw was increased agitation, restlessness, and he was withdrawn and emotional. We see a psychiatrist in a few weeks to figure out the next steps.
Deezkids84
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
10 months ago
First day on meds - jittery?
Just completed day 1 of dexmethylphenidate xr 10mg (generic for
focalin
xr). I haven't taken ADHD meds before. Is it normal to feel jittery? I felt like how I am when I drink too much coffee (which I am sensitive to, to begin with).
Just completed day 1 of dexmethylphenidate xr 10mg (generic for
focalin
xr). I haven't taken ADHD meds before. Is it normal to feel jittery? I felt like how I am when I drink too much coffee (which I am sensitive to, to begin with).
sophistikat
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
1 year ago
Breathing and shortness of breath - 15 year old on ADHD stimulant
He takes 15mg of
Focalin
. Thanks
He takes 15mg of
Focalin
. Thanks
Rowdy1617
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Rough Patch While Finding Best Medication Fit - when to switch?
Since the weekend he's been trying out methylphenidate IR (2.5mg chewable) for the morning (doc said this is a generic form of
Focalin
?).
Since the weekend he's been trying out methylphenidate IR (2.5mg chewable) for the morning (doc said this is a generic form of
Focalin
?).
missbonafide
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
medication trials and headaches!
While waiting for our insurance to approve this new medication I am still giving him
focalin
because it’s helping at school. What can we do for him about the headaches? I don’t think pain relievers every night is a good idea!
While waiting for our insurance to approve this new medication I am still giving him
focalin
because it’s helping at school. What can we do for him about the headaches? I don’t think pain relievers every night is a good idea!
Vintagecollector
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Switched 8yo medication from Concerta XR to Focalin XR concerns
We made the mutual decision to go a different route beginning of January and they put him on
Focalin
XR 5mg and miralax for 5 days to clear him out. Fast forward to now, the stomach aches have disappeared, but the behavioral issues have increased as well as his anger and irritability.
We made the mutual decision to go a different route beginning of January and they put him on
Focalin
XR 5mg and miralax for 5 days to clear him out. Fast forward to now, the stomach aches have disappeared, but the behavioral issues have increased as well as his anger and irritability.
Boymom0408
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Need someone Knowledgeable in adhd medications
Focalin
- no appetite, weight loss. Clonodine - very serious mouth tic for 4 months. Had to wait or neurologist appt, tic stopped before the appt.
Focalin
- no appetite, weight loss. Clonodine - very serious mouth tic for 4 months. Had to wait or neurologist appt, tic stopped before the appt.
sisymay
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Guanfacine 2MG ER + Qelbree Onboarding + Zoloft 50mg
We tried stimulants over the summer and each one (
Focalin
, Ritalin, & Adderall) increased irritability, anger, anxiety, aggression, & impulsivity.
We tried stimulants over the summer and each one (
Focalin
, Ritalin, & Adderall) increased irritability, anger, anxiety, aggression, & impulsivity.
PrettyGrey
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Is it possible that side effects from Focalin are negating the effects of Clonazepam?
I started keeping a journal and I have noticed that the Clonazepam doesn't seem to work when I take it at the same time as my
Focalin
(In the AM). I've even skipped a day of
Focalin
and only took the Clonazepam and while I still had anxiety that day, it was much more manageable.
I started keeping a journal and I have noticed that the Clonazepam doesn't seem to work when I take it at the same time as my
Focalin
(In the AM). I've even skipped a day of
Focalin
and only took the Clonazepam and while I still had anxiety that day, it was much more manageable.
sourpjays
in
CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Tics with Metadate CD
Now three weeks ago they replaced his afternoon and evening booster of
Focalin
( due to an interaction we think with Lamotrigine) with Metadate CD 20mg And this tic has gotten sooooo much worse.
Now three weeks ago they replaced his afternoon and evening booster of
Focalin
( due to an interaction we think with Lamotrigine) with Metadate CD 20mg And this tic has gotten sooooo much worse.
hygienehollie
in
CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
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