"i&#039;m an adult who has taken this off and on for 4 years.  i&#039;ve always had trouble concentrating and focalin is an effective fix.  

i do think there are minor side-effects though.  it makes me feel much more focused and less worried/panicked about what i need to do.  unlike other though i would not say it calms me down i feel like it actually stresses me out more.  when i take this i&#039;m more serious and easily annoyed and i can&#039;t relax.  i have also found that my appetite drops off and that i don&#039;t sleep very deeply.

overall a great medicine but for me and many adhd people our symptoms are brought out due to simply a lack of strenuous physical exercise (1hr) every day.  when on a regular exercise and sleep schedule i do not need it."