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Focalin XR

Focalin XR

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Side Effects

Common

Heartburn
Throat pain
Dizziness
Feeling anxious
Headache
Loss of appetite
Visual difficulties
Unintentional weight loss
Change in vision
Reduced appetite
Sore throat

Serious

Aggressive behavior
Hypersensitivity
Drug problems
Illegal drug abuse
Loss of temper

Treats

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
Condition
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
Condition
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Condition

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Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr is no longer effective? Any advice?

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How long does focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr work for in an adult?

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How long does focalin (dexmethylphenidate) XR take to get out of your system ?

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A 55-year old male asked:

Can i use these two drugs together..Lumiday and focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr?

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A 40-year old asked:

My child has a bad attitude since starting focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr; have others had this problem?

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A 48-year old asked:

Is it possible to drink alcohol and focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr ?

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A 20-year old female asked:

How long will taking two 40mg capsules of Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) XR laugh if they are taken within 4 hours?

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A 30-year old asked:

How effective is the adhd med focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr?

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A 44-year old asked:

Is there a difference between focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr and adderall xr?

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A member asked:

What are the side effects of taking Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr and Divalproex together The person is taking 40mg of Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr and 250mg of Divalproex?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is 40 mg focalin (dexmethylphenidate) safe for a first dose?

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A 45-year old asked:

Does Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) make your child stay up late at night?

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A 42-year old asked:

Does Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) work better or worse or differently than the other ADD drugs on kids?

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A 43-year old asked:

What to do to go to sleep after focalin (dexmethylphenidate)?

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A 40-year old asked:

Caffeine after focalin (dexmethylphenidate)? Will I get too shaky or jittery?

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A 30-year old asked:

What are adderall and focalin (dexmethylphenidate)?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can I mail focalin, (dexmethylphenidate) since it's a controlled substance?

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A 32-year old asked:

Do focalin (dexmethylphenidate) and cocaine trigger the same positive urine drug test?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) cause a 4 year old to revert back from potty training?

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A member asked:

Can i take focalin (dexmethylphenidate) in the morning and Adderall later on in the day?

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A 33-year old asked:

My doctor only prescribed me 2.5mg of focalin (dexmethylphenidate) once a day. Is this supposed to be a placebo effect or what?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can taking focalin (dexmethylphenidate) cause you to have a yeast infection?

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A 42-year old asked:

Does everyone get weight loss using focalin (dexmethylphenidate) prescribed to you?

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A 23-year old female asked about a 55-year old female:

8 yr old with ADHD on focalin (dexmethylphenidate) 20mg & intuniv & melatonin, gets out of control when given anything with sugar. What can i do to help when med wears off?

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Is FOCALINE XR a better choice than ADDERALL (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) XR?

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Is adderal xr 30 mg a high dose?

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