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A member asked:

Hi i was wondering if focalin gives you more motivation and energy than any of the other adhd meds?

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Not really: Different strokes for different folks! I have seen some patient actually get tired/sleepy from certain ADHD meds while doing better with others. I think all patients are different and react different.

Answered 4/27/2017

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I just snorted 15 mg of focalin (dexmethylphenidate) and drank a 5 hour energy. Should I be worried?

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Sense quitting antidepressant Ive had no energy,tired all day-so doc prescribed me focalin (dexmethylphenidate) 10mg 1x a day- will it help w energy?safe 2take long term??

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If you have adhd, when you have to study you go and do something else, is it a symptom? Will ADHD meds give me more motivation and focus to study only?

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Never been diagnosed with ADHD but when using Adderall to study, it gave me focus and the mental energy I needed to get all HW done. Wonder drug. Why?

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