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Reviewer: GeorgeLW, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I'm an adult, diagnosed as a child. I've tried generic methylphenidate, Adderall, Concerta, Daytrana, and Strattera. Focalin, at a higher dosage works great for me without any of the irritability I got from the others, minimal side effects. Taking xr 2x daily or 1x with non-xr as needed.
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Reviewer: alex, 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I'm 33 years old, and had undiagnosed ADHD my whole life (was told to get tested by schools, parents never wanted me to). Last year I finally went to see a Dr and was put on Adderall. After 3 months it was a nightmare. I had so many ups and downs emotionally, as soon as it wore off I was worse off to begin with, I kept having to increase my dose. I switched to focaliN
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Reviewer: Beware of side effects, 7-12 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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While this drug worked for my son to focus the side effects out weighed the benefits. He has gastrointestinal issues while on it that cause extreme gas. Secondly his eyes went from 20/20 vision to 20/50 vision that glasses cannot correct all within 18 months. This is one of the severe side effects. Please beware of putting your Child on this drug.I pray his vision gets better after stopping this d
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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