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well i have been on it for about two years and i think it is much better than concerta. I also liked it more than Stratera becasue Stratera caused sleeplessness. Also concerta caused a dramatic weight loss and also made me unable to sleep
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Reviewer: GREENEDERG@COMCAST, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Reviewer: texaslady611, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver)
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my 6 year old little man has been using this drug since dec of 06 he has better control of this thoughs and his time this drug has worked very well for himm hes on 15 milgram and seems to be what he needs to get through his school and play days
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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My son started out on the Focalin XR. It was nice because we could open the capsule and sprinle the beads on applesauce because he cant swallow a pill. The exteneded release however lasted too long for my son and it was keepin him up half the night. We have switched him to the short acting Focalin which he takes twice a day and it is working much better for us.
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Reviewer: 7-12 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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My son is taking this medication and he is doing ok with it. The side effects have not become appearent: like not eating or sleeping. Over all this medication is easy to use and when we find the correct dose I believe it will be effective in helping him with his ADHD.
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