Posted by SLS on July 25, 2014, at 18:09:20
In reply to Re: BRINTELLIX » SLS, posted by brynb on July 25, 2014, at 11:58:52
Hi.
> Hope you're well! What is Focalin again? My pdoc is funny about what he "allows" as I've had substance abuse issues in the past.
Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) is a modified version of Ritalin (methylphenidate). It is a purification of the D-isomer molecule. Focalin is supposed to produce a therapeutic effect while reducing unwanted side effects. Ritalin never did much for me except to make me feel uncomfortably irritable. By contrast, Focalin produces a smooth energizing effect that lasts for 5 - 6 hours. Although I can feel when it wears off, I do not experience anything that I would describe as being depression or profound fatigue. I can't attest to the potential for one to become tolerant to Focalin. I have not taken it for more than a few days at a time.
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