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Jan 29, 2015, 01:42 PM
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I've been taking Focalin for about 2 months now and have had great success with it as it helps me stay awake, concentrate, and maintain a positive mood. However, as of late I've noticed that depression has started creeping back in my life, and that the effects of Focalin have begun to become less noticeable. I'd like to know what I should do about this.
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Jan 29, 2015, 01:59 PM
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Stimulants don't lose there's efficiency for concentration, focus, hyperactivity. Even if you take them for 40-50 years.
I'd say increase the dose, it could be anxiety, life situations Positive mood does go away eventually. |
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Feb 13, 2015, 01:36 AM
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Most likely you are just becoming tolerant to your dose and that's why it's losing it's effectiveness. You could ask for an increase. Its normal for you to need a dose increase or few when you first start stimulants to find the right dose for you.
As for the depression, honestly stimulants can exacerbate that as well as anxiety. However, your tolerance to the Focalin could be making you feel down. So ask your doctor to bump up your dose as long as you're not having any other side effects from it. Good luck! |
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