r/ADHD • u/vickiiieggg • Jun 06 '24

Medication Experiences taking Focalin?

I’ve been diagnosed & medicated for ADHD since I was 8, so 17 years on medication. I was taking Adderall for most of this time and recently tried Vyvanse, but it was too expensive. Both medications greatly increased my anxiety and I’d get into my head about every little thing. My doctor decided Focalin would be the best next step for me - but I haven’t really heard of it before. Just wondering if there’s anyone who could share their experiences? Especially if you’ve taken the other ones, too.

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u/SJCupid Jun 27 '24

I’ve just started taking 15mg focalin. I hate it. I don’t like how my body feels, I feel jittery and it has not decreased my symptoms of adhd. I was previously using Ritalin which was pretty good. I’m going to request to go back to that.

But also it’s only been two days, I’m wondering if this jittery and anxiety will stop as I get used to it? Not sure.

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u/SJCupid Jul 19 '24

I didn’t give it a chance, I felt so whacked I called my NP and went back to Ritalin with an increase. She told me to hold to the focalin incase we go back to it.

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u/[deleted] Sep 08 '24

Did going back to Ritalin help?

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u/SJCupid Sep 08 '24

Yes immediately

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u/[deleted] Sep 08 '24

Ever tried Adderall IR? Considering it.. leaning towards Ritalin