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What is Focalin? Dexmethylphenidate is a pharmaceutical drug used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is very similar to Ritalin, but it only contains the d-isomer of methylphenidate. It is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Read more...Click to read more below

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Novartis's Focalin site


Reasons Taken

5 patients in the community are taking or have taken Focalin.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Fatigue 2 40%
Brain fog 1 20%
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 1 20%
Treat my mood condition(s) 1 20%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Focalin.

  10 mg day 20 mg day 25 mg day 30 mg day
  2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Focalin or how long patients were taking Focalin before stopping.

Currently taking Focalin

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