Focalin Medication - Uses & Side Effects

Focalin is a mild central nervous system stimulant used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children. It is used as part of a total treatment such as psychological, educational, and social measures. Symptoms of disorders such as continual problems with moderate to severe distractibility, emotional changeability, and impulsiveness.

Focalin Dosage

• The usual starting Focalin dose is half the amount of the Ritalin dose.
• Depending on the response, your doctor may increase the dose by 2.5 to 5 milligrams a day, up to a maximum daily dose of 20 milligrams.

Uses of Focalin

• It is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children.
• It may also be used to treats other medical conditions those are listed in this medication guide.

Side Effects of Focalin

Before taken Focalin medicine, you should discuss the side effects with your doctor. If any develop or change in intensity, then you should inform your doctor as soon as possible. Because only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Focalin. Side effects may include:

• Fever
• Insomnia
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Stomach pain

Warnings and precautions before taking Focalin:

• Blood pressure should be monitored in anyone taking Focalin, especially those who has high blood pressure or abnormal heart rate or rhythm. So you should be used this medicine with extra caution.
• You should tell the doctor if your child has blurred vision while he is taking Focalin.
  

Drug Interaction :-

If you are taking Focalin with certain other drugs, then the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. So it is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Focalin with the following:

• Antiseizure drugs such as phenobarbital, Dilantin, and Mysoline
• Blood thinners such as Coumadin
• Herbal remedies such as ephedra and St. John's wort

Overdose

After taken Focalin if you feel that overdose is suspected, then you should contact with your doctor immediately. Because it may lead to another serious effect. Symptoms of a Focalin overdose include:

• Abnormal reflexes
• Confusion
• Delirium
• Enlarged pupils in the eyes
• Flushing
• Hallucinations
• Irregular
• Sweating

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