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What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder. Its exact mechanism of action is unknown, but it does stimulate the brain.
Last text update: 2010-12-14
Last data update: 2012-01-14
This product has a black box warning relating to potentially severe complications if used in drug or alcohol dependent people.
Usage:
Focalin is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Attention Deficit Disorder | 89% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 5% |
| Insomnia | 5% |
General Information:
- 7.2
- Focalin Average Satisfaction Score
- 83% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Focalin.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 2,200 users taking Focalin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Focalin (Dexmethylphenidate)
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My son has been taking Focalin for a few years now w/no side effects. He takes XR30mg @ 6:30am, 5mg @ noon & 5mg @ 3:30pm. This combination seems to work well for him. In May of this year, his 5mg dose was changed from Focalin to the generic Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride. Around mid-July, we began noticing some facial & neck tics. What is the possibility that these could have come to surface due to the switch from the name brand to the generic form? I know the generic is supposed to be chemically the same, but I just find it strange that now all of a sudden since the switch he is having very noticable tics to the point where his neck & shoulders are hurting him. I would like to be able to continue w/this course of treatment since the combination works well as far as behavioral issues, but I cannot continue if these tics are going to keep getting worse. Please help!!!!
- 32 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-09-09 14:43:46
My son has been taking focalin for 1 1/2 yrs, and it has helped him but I was wondering about taking a break from his meds this summer, maybe to help him gain some weight, he is 11 and weighs about 60lbs, so he is not out of the normal range,has anyone tried this? and do u know of any negitive side effects?
- 32 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-04-20 11:28:21
I have an 8 year old that focalin xr was recomended. She had to have blood tests and an ekg before taking and I am awaiting the results for the go ahead. I found out in the mean time her insurance will not cover it but if it helps her inprove I am going to have to figure out how to afford it. Does anyone know of any programs that will help you pay for your med?
- 47 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2009-05-22 20:45:48
