Description
Important Information
Focalin XR 40mg is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This medication works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Focalin XR 40mg belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants.
It may help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. This medication can also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills.
How to use Focalin XR
Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist or doctor before you start taking Focalin XR 40mg and each time you get a refill. Ask your doctor or pharmacist, If you have any questions.
Take Focalin XR 40mg by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning, with or without food. Taking this medication late in the day can cause trouble sleeping (insomnia).
The dosage is based on your medical condition and your response to treatment. Your doctor can direct you to gradually increase or decrease your dosage. Also, if you have used this medication for a long time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without consulting your doctor.
Do not break, crush, or chew Focalin XR 40mg. Doing so might release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Swallow the tablets whole. If you have trouble swallowing the tablet, you can open the capsule and carefully sprinkle its contents on a spoonful of cool applesauce. Swallow all of the mixture straight away without chewing it. Then drink a glass of cool liquid to be certain you have swallowed all of the dose. Do not prepare the mixture ahead of time and keep.
Side Effects
Trouble sleeping, nervousness, dizziness, dry mouth, heartburn, nausea, stomach pain, headache, loss of appetite, or weight loss can occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, inform your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that Focalin XR 40mg has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
This medication could raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and inform your doctor if the results are high.
Inform your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, like: signs of blood flow problems in the fingers or toes (such as coldness, numbness, pain, or skin color changes), unusual wounds on the fingers or toes, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood/behavior changes (such as agitation, aggression, mood swings, abnormal thoughts, thoughts of suicide), uncontrolled muscle movements (such as twitching, shaking), sudden outbursts of words/sounds that are hard to control, vision changes (such as blurred vision).
Get medical help right away if the side effects are serious, including: fainting, seizure, symptoms of a heart attack (such as chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating), symptoms of a stroke (such as weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes, confusion).
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