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Focalin XR

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Focalin XR	7.11	7.18	5.81	9
Adderall	7.02	7.04	4.84	58
Adderall XR	6.73	6.71	4.95	49
Concerta	6.65	6.4	4.51	31
Ritalin	6.19	6.35	4.89	21
Vyvanse	5.93	6.62	5.57	44

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Focalin XR, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	13.3%	26.7%	40%	20%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	7.1%	78.6%	7.1%	7.1%
Blood Pressure	0%	21.4%	78.6%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	7.1%	92.9%	0%	0%
Confidence	6.7%	13.3%	40%	33.3%	6.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills	13.3%	13.3%	46.7%	26.7%	0%
Digestion	6.7%	6.7%	73.3%	6.7%	6.7%
Emotional Well-being	6.7%	26.7%	20%	33.3%	13.3%
Energy	0%	26.7%	46.7%	13.3%	13.3%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	6.7%	13.3%	33.3%	33.3%	13.3%
Mental Clarity	13.3%	13.3%	26.7%	26.7%	20%
Pain	0%	13.3%	86.7%	0%	0%
Patience	7.1%	21.4%	35.7%	14.3%	21.4%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	92.9%	0%	7.1%
Skin Complexion	0%	7.1%	78.6%	7.1%	7.1%
Sleep	0%	21.4%	50%	14.3%	14.3%
Stress Level	7.1%	35.7%	35.7%	14.3%	7.1%

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Commonly Reported Focalin XR Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anxiety	66.7%	16.7%	0%	0%	16.7%
Confusion	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Crying / Sadness	64.3%	21.4%	7.1%	7.1%	0%
Depression	66.7%	16.7%	0%	16.7%	0%
Dizziness	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	64.3%	28.6%	0%	0%	7.1%
Emotional Oversensitivity	57.1%	21.4%	7.1%	14.3%	0%
Fatigue	71.4%	14.3%	0%	7.1%	7.1%
Headache	60%	13.3%	20%	6.7%	0%
Insomnia	66.7%	16.7%	0%	0%	16.7%
Irregular Heartbeat	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	50%	21.4%	7.1%	21.4%	0%
Mood Swings	46.7%	20%	26.7%	6.7%	0%
Muscle Cramping	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	60%	26.7%	13.3%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Stomach Ache	50%	33.3%	0%	0%	16.7%

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Less Commonly Reported Focalin XR Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Appetite Loss	66.7%	20%	0%	13.3%	0%
Change in Weight	50%	35.7%	0%	14.3%	0%
Constipation	87.5%	0%	0%	12.5%	0%
Diarrhea	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%
Difficulty Urinating	85.7%	0%	7.1%	0%	7.1%
Dry Mouth	80%	13.3%	6.7%	0%	0%
Insomnia	62.5%	12.5%	25%	0%	0%
Vomiting	92.9%	7.1%	0%	0%	0%

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13 May 2011	so far so good I see improvement in school work, and stability with moods. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
20 Aug 2010	Overall disappointed in this medicine —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
30 May 2010	This medicine is very helpful and I got straight A's every year after I started taking it! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
05 Jun 2009	although focalin xr hsa changed my appetite, it has done so for the better... i am still healthy, but i eat less, allowing me to lose a little bit of weight. i do have diarrhea sometimes but it is not often, and besides that, the only other side effect that i have noticed has been insomnia; if i take the focalin less than about 4 or 5 hours before i go to bed, i sometimes have trouble getting to sleep. other than that, it has worked wonders for my stress and ability to get things done. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
20 May 2009	My 9 year old has been taking focalin xr for 3 months now. I see a difference in him for the better. The only regrets I have about it is that it does not last all day like it is suppost to. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use