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Focalin

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Brands

Focalin XR

Generic Drug

Dexmethylphenidate

Side Effects

Common

Heartburn
Throat pain
Dizziness
Feeling anxious
Headache
Loss of appetite
Visual difficulties
Unintentional weight loss
Reduced appetite
Change in vision
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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A 36-year old asked:

How old is focalin (dexmethylphenidate)?

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What is Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) used for?

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A 42-year old male asked:

I need some advice on focalin (dexmethylphenidate).

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A 38-year old asked:

Could focalin (dexmethylphenidate) be taken to get high?

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A 38-year old asked:

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

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A 31-year old asked:

How does focalin (dexmethylphenidate) make you lose your weight?

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A 49-year old asked:

I would like some understanding of focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr?

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A 36-year old asked:

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

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A 46-year old asked:

Please tell me can focalin (dexmethylphenidate) be taken to get high?

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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 50-year old asked:

I need your expertise, is 80mg of focalin (dexmethylphenidate) XR to much?

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A 36-year old asked:

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

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A 34-year old asked:

Can you tell me how I could end the effects of focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr?

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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?

3 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in

A 49-year old female asked about a male:

Are focalin (dexmethylphenidate) XR capsules dividable into a lower dosage without losing the XR effect?

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

I took 4 20 mg focalin (dexmethylphenidate) XR at 8am and it's been 12 hours and i still feel it, when will it wear off?

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A 29-year old asked:

What medicine is close enough to focalin (dexmethylphenidate) to replace it, if you can't find focalin (dexmethylphenidate) to buy?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Been on focalin (dexmethylphenidate) 10mg, once a day, for 2 days now( yesterday & today)... Can't tell any difference? When will I be able to tell a difference?

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A male asked:

Will snorting 10 milligrams focalin (dexmethylphenidate) make you sick or overdose will snorting 10 milligrams focalin (dexmethylphenidate) make you sick or overdose

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A 41-year old asked:

Is it safe to take 40mg of focalin (dexmethylphenidate) XR in one day?

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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 55-year old male asked:

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

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A 33-year old asked:

What to do if I have five 5mg focalin (dexmethylphenidate) pills that I'm vyvanse?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

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

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A 40-year old asked:

For what length of time should you wait till you can comuse alcohol after taking focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr?

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A 37-year old male asked:

What are some notable differences between Concerta and Focalin that would be helpful in deciding between one or the other?

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A 52-year old female asked:

My child crashes off her focalin (dexmethylphenidate) X-ray 30 mg and it is disruptive to family. She is totally out of control. Any suggestions?

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A 30-year old asked:

What are Adderall and focalin (dexmethylphenidate)?

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A 43-year old asked:

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

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A 31-year old asked:

Is it ok to drink coffee when taking 40mg focalin (dexmethylphenidate)?

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