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Can focalin be taken for ADHD in an adult?
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Hello,  I am an adult with adhd and am taking ritalin 20mg twice a day; but they wear off.  when I suggested to my Doctor about taking Focalin in the morning, she said that Focalin is mainly for children due to the blood pressure.   I am very healthy and ritalin and therapy have made my life manageable.  thank you
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HIThanks for using healthcare magicRitalin is methylphenidate, which is a medication that stimulates the central nervous system. Focalin is dexmethylphenidate, which is a modified version of Ritalin. It also stimulates the central nervous system, but contains only the most active component of the drug. Individuals who have used both these drugs have found that Focalin is less addictive, but does have a higher frequency of causing headaches as a side effect over Ritalin.Thanks