Reviewer: kp mom, 7-12 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)

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my son isin 5th grade he has been taking this since 2nd grade and it has been great the doctor recently wanted to switch him to Vyvanse rather than upping the focalin dosage we are now switching back becaue the Vyvanse was horrible with horrible side effects and he was doing great originally with Focalin

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my son isin 5th grade he has been taking this since 2nd grade and it has been great the doctor recently wanted to switch him to Vyvanse rather than upping the focalin dosage we are now switching back becaue the Vyvanse was horrible with horrible side effects and he was doing great originally with Focalin
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Reviewer: kathryneasley123, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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frustrating

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frustrating
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Reviewer: doralinda81, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was taken off of Adderall XR, because I was informed in the evening that 2 different ingredients, are being released, that during that time, when it wares off, it causes irritability. I have a week on Focalin XR, and I notice the difference I can concentrate, now in the evening I feel very energetic, but I use dissolving Clonazepam 0.5mg, and it puts me to sleep. I'm so glad to say the differenc ... Show Full Comment

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I was taken off of Adderall XR, because I was informed in the evening that 2 different ingredients, are being released, that during that time, when it wares off, it causes irritability. I have a week on Focalin XR, and I notice the difference I can concentrate, now in the evening I feel very energetic, but I use dissolving Clonazepam 0.5mg, and it puts me to sleep. I'm so glad to say the difference its shown here at work, and I'm not all over the place. Of course the side effects are weight loss, and I've noticed some stomach effects, but it's nothing major. I would recommend Focalin XR, I've struggled with ADHD since I was a child, and only to find out as an adult, that I had it. I also recommend, counseling, family therapy. ADHD isn't just a diagnosis, it's something that you have to put your self in, and work together at school/college with American Disability Act of 1990, we are entitled to accomendations, if you have insurance. Go to www.needymeds.org or . com ( not so positive) but you will see savings! I pay nothing for my brand name Drug, and for people that are low income, Present this to the pharmacy, write it down: RXBIN: 015756 rxGrP: 7028ccc RXPCN: relief Member ID: RXR123456 save up to 75%, if you have insurance go to. www.focalinxr.com/info/ ( and look under Savings, you will thank me that I saved you money! Contact the makers of FocalinXR at 1-888-669-6682 (mon-fri 8:30am-5:00pm eastern time, in case of medical emergency please contact your dr right away. Hours vary during US holidays. Good luck
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Reviewer: redtree71, 7-12 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver)

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My 11 year old daughter has been on 5mg focalin xr and it works great for her without any troublesome side effects. Her performance and behavior in school improved immediately and her grades have been all A's and B's. She does have a little trouble falling asleep at night, so I give her a 3mg melatonin and that works very well. Her behavior at home is normal and appropriate for her age. We did ... Show Full Comment

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My 11 year old daughter has been on 5mg focalin xr and it works great for her without any troublesome side effects. Her performance and behavior in school improved immediately and her grades have been all A's and B's. She does have a little trouble falling asleep at night, so I give her a 3mg melatonin and that works very well. Her behavior at home is normal and appropriate for her age. We did try to go to the next dose up at one point, but then she had side effects and we had to go back to the 5 mg--and I won't change it. I hated to have to put her on anything, but she had been getting notes sent home since preschool almost daily and I think it was really effecting her self esteem. I always tell her the medicine can only do so much, you have to be aware of your actions and take control of yourself. If you're on the fence about using an ADHD med--then do a trial of this one in the lowest dose. My daughter only uses it during the school week and doesn't take it on weekends or vacations. It is not the type of med that has to build up in your system to be effective and you can easily go off of it without problems.
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