Focalin Medication Guide

Focalin XR is a drug that treats ADHD. There are many benefits to this drug. One will concentrate better and feel better. The medication guide says it may help to reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity. Since I have both of these, that is great!

Any help is beneficial. The question that remains is, is it worth it?

The downside to this drug is that it is a stimulant. Stimulants are very dangerous and can have damaging side effects just like Adderall does. These stimulant drugs are in the same classification as illegal drugs like cocaine. They are also very addictive.

If you read about any of the stimulant drugs, they all have the same side effects. Things you don't want to wish on your worst enemy and here we are taking them and giving them to our children. How dare we!?

It is very important to watch this video about stimulant drugs. Your or your child's life may depend on it.

This is the actual medication guide for this drug with a release date of 4/2007.

Medication Guide, Focalin XR

Read the medication guide that comes with Focalin XR before you or your child starts taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This medication guide does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your or your child's treatment with it.

How should I store it?

• Store it in a safe place at room temperature, 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C).
• Keep it and all medicines out of the reach of children

General information about Focalin XR

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a medication guide. Do not use it for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give it to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them and it is against the law.

This medication guide summarizes the most important information about it. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about it that was written for healthcare professionals.

What are the ingredients in Focalin XR?

Active Ingredient: dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride

Inactive Ingredients: ammonio methacrylate dopolymer, FD&C Blue #2 (5mg and 15mg strengths), FDA/E172 yellow iron oxide (10mg and 15mg strengths), gelatin, ink Tan SW-8010, methacrylic acid copolymer, polyethylene glycol, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate.

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There are things that people with ADHD need to avoid in their diet. Many of these things are artificial ingredients which one of the is dyes or food colorings.

Notice that Just about all drugs, including this one, has artificial ingredients. One of them that jumps right out is FD&C blue #2. Another one that you may not realize is Polyethylene glycol which is an ingredient that is used in antifreeze, or something like that.

Great stuff in these products (I'm being sarcastic).