Posted by jrbecker on July 5, 2002, at 1:58:31
In reply to Re: Focalin vs. Ritalin? (and Focalin Dose Questions), posted by BekkaH on July 3, 2002, at 23:41:57
Focalin was definitely a better option for me. Ritalin, even at a low dose had such a strong onset, it seemed to actually increase my hyperactivity and sense of distraction. And worse was the fact that after the first dosing, I would crash pretty bad in coming off of it. So much so that I felt fairly sleep. Taking a second dose for the day with Ritalin never helped either. It never worked as good as the first dosing, making me only more irritable instead (a common issue with others as well I'm sure).
Focalin was definitely an improvement. The main seller for me is that it has a smoother onset and withdrawal so the cycle isn't as rough as Ritalin can be for some people. On Ritalin, it seemed like I'd have to plan my day around taking just one dose and gettng the most out of it. But not with Focalin, it's not as jarring in it's cycling. So in summary, it packs a slightly softer punch and I guess that's good for some people like me who are fairly sensitive to the stimulants.
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