Comments on: Focalin: Medication for ADHD

By: Dr. Kenny Handelman

Dr. Kenny Handelman — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 03:57:03 +0000

Dana, this is a form of long acting methylphenidate. I believe it is a brand product – so it will likely cost more than ritalin SR. Good luck!

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:00:16 +0000

Am I to understand that this is taken along with other daytime ADHD medications?
I am on a high dosage of ritilan sr and am afraid I may have problems with my insurance covering the ritilan in such a high dose as it is more than the recommended maximum.(I have the best symptom control and clear concentration at about 80 to 100 mg. of Ritilan SR per day.) I am on state Medicaid. My doctor originally wanted me on Concerta but my insurance wouldn’t pay for it without trying the generics first……
Could this help lower my dosage to insure insurance coverage?

By: Dr. Kenny Handelman

Dr. Kenny Handelman — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:27:25 +0000

Rolinda – You can ask your doctor about dosage adjustment, and whether that is an option. Even though she has tried Adderall, it is possible that she may have a different response to the Vyvanse, because of its different release mechanism.

By: rolinda robinson

rolinda robinson — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:55:28 +0000

my daughter who is 8 years old has been taking 15 mg XR at 7am and 10 mg XR at 12 pm. daily for the last two years. I feel that her body has adjusted to the dose and is not responding anymore. The behaviors of defiance, disorganizational, fidgeting, talking out of turn and yelling had ceased and now are returning. Her Dr. has tried concerta, and adderall and each one gave stomach iritation and insomnia. Is there any other option since I do not see any success with the focalin.