Focalin
Active Ingredient(s): DexmethylphenidateFDA Approved: * November 13, 2001
Pharm Company: * NOVARTIS
Category: ADD / ADHD
Dexmethylphenidate, sold under the brand name Focalin among others, is a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in those over the age of five years.[3] If no benefit is seen after four weeks it is reasonable to discontinue its use.[3] It is taken by mouth.[3] The immediate release formulation lasts up to five hours while the extended release formulation lasts up to twelve hours.[4] Common side ef... [wikipedia]
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My son has been on Focaling regular release for two years, we have never had a problem getting his medicine filled until...
74 REPLIESMy first semester in college was a disaster as I began at the age of 25 and only 3 months after leaving an all together ...
60 REPLIESThis month my Focalin dosage was raised to 60mg and I had to pay $609. My insurance won't help at all. Is it worth c...
5 REPLIEStake 1x daily for A.D.D.,med.green capsule. ## Does anyone know why Focalin XR 5mg has been recalled? I went to pick up ...
5 REPLIESMy son recently started taking Focalin. He is 7 and is having a hard time swallowing the pill (not capsule). Is it still...
5 REPLIESAnyone have a child with history of cardiac problems taking this medication? ## To the mom with the cardiac child and th...
3 REPLIESWhat is the usual dose in mg for a 6 year old? ## Hi Jeanne, As a psychotherapist and a holistic practitioner and the mo...
3 REPLIESMy son's focalin xr prescription was just increased from 5mg to 10. Could I give him two 5mg capsules safely, or sho...
3 REPLIESAs you'll know, I have been paying $600 a month for Focalin because my insurance won't help with script cost. No...
3 REPLIESMy psychiatrist prescribed me Focalin XR 10/mg... the first day was okay, but this week I have felt absolutely crazy- an...
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