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Focalin - Recent Experiences?

Posted by Zenclearer on November 30, 2003, at 11:03:23

I'm wondering if people out there have any new experiences to report about Focalin (the Ritalin isomer).

I find Focalin to be smoother than Ritalin, for sure, but I notice few other people seem to opt for it over mph. So I sometimes wonder if it's missing something, compared to mph. I do notice that I seem to be more wasted coming off Focalin, compared to mph; perhaps that's because Focalin is stronger, and the crash is indeed sharper?

I have read -- good news -- that Novartis developing a long-acting form. But alas, I suppose that's a capsule rather than the superior Oros Concerta form of extended release.

(Typically, I take dexadrine for ADD, but I need some other options, and Adderall is NOT a choice for me.)

Anyway, please share your thoughts and experiences! Thanks.

Re: Focalin - Recent Experiences?

Posted by Alexander on November 30, 2003, at 15:20:06

In reply to Focalin - Recent Experiences?, posted by Zenclearer on November 30, 2003, at 11:03:23

> I'm wondering if people out there have any new experiences to report about Focalin (the Ritalin isomer).
>
> I find Focalin to be smoother than Ritalin, for sure, but I notice few other people seem to opt for it over mph. So I sometimes wonder if it's missing something, compared to mph. I do notice that I seem to be more wasted coming off Focalin, compared to mph; perhaps that's because Focalin is stronger, and the crash is indeed sharper?
>
> I have read -- good news -- that Novartis developing a long-acting form. But alas, I suppose that's a capsule rather than the superior Oros Concerta form of extended release.
>
> (Typically, I take dexadrine for ADD, but I need some other options, and Adderall is NOT a choice for me.)
>
> Anyway, please share your thoughts and experiences! Thanks.

WOW
sounds like written right out of my very own thoughts ...up to the point that hitherto I have not even had the opportunity to try Focalin.

Geez - will they never approve it here in Canada?

From what I have read in a journal, d-mph had all the "therapeutic" properties of mph (geez - just typing "mph" brings back the memories my speeding ticket going 155mph on I80 in California), while the levo isomer would be responsible for the "side-effects".

Now when I started meds for ADD, I (also) started with Ritalin, which made me "depressed", instantly.

I also take Dexedrine - at pretty high doses - need another stimulant to alternate and/or even switch to, and Adderall is no choice for me either. It makes me totally sleepy.

Yes, if anyone could provide some feedback on Focalin / Attenade ...that would be highly appreciated

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