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What is Focalin?

Generic Name: dexmethylphenidate

Other Brand Names: Focalin XR, dexmethylphenidate, Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride

Dexmethylphenidate is a mild stimulant to the central nervous system (brain and nerves).

Dexmethylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Dexmethylphenidate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of taking Focalin?

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Posts on Focalin (208)

NEED HELP WITH OUR 5 YEAR OLD SON - Child Behavior Community

- May 24, 2009

My husband has a 5 year old son from a previous marriage. Due to his mother being "unable"...

What is your suggestion? - ADD / ADHD Community

- May 22, 2009

My son is ADHD and has been on Focalin XR 20 mg for some time. He is only 6. We have tried...

Reactions from ADHD meds? - ADD / ADHD Community

- Sep 23, 2008

My son is 10 yrs old & has been diagnosed with ADHD since he was 6. He has been on Focalin...

adderall comedown --> marijuana - ADD / ADHD Community

- Jan 02, 2008

my boyfriend was diagnosed with ADD in 3rd grade (he is 21 now). since then he has tried co...

Post Accutane - Acne Community

- May 11, 2007

I just completed a 6-month accutane cycle for mild acne/mostly for excess oil and clogged p...

Second opinions - Breast Cancer Community

- Mar 24, 2007

I have been diagnosed with Invasive BC that is ER/PR positive, Her2 negative, tumor is 4CM....

Switching ADD meds - Ask a Pharmacist Expert Forum

- May 18, 2009

Search Results for I'm on Focalin XR 60mg for ADD and its affect wears off quickly. My doct...

focalin... - Addiction: Substance Abuse Community

- Dec 06, 2008

umm i hav been snorting focalin and i think im addicted...it just makes me feel soooo much ...

focalin abuse - Addiction: Substance Abuse Community

- Dec 05, 2008

I have been snorting focalin for 7 months, I recently dumped my pills & went through 6 days...

5 Yr old with ADHD - Child Behavior Community

- Mar 11, 2009

I need help with this please....my 5 yr old son takes Focalin XR 10mg everyday to control h...

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