Guest guest Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Holly, I was wondering, how is Jake doing with the focalin? It was recently prescribed for (he is currently taking Abilify) but I haven't started it yet. Any effects good or bad? How much is he taking? Thanks Lois > > I was reading the article on Focalin which Jake just started 3 days ago. He is also still on Risperal. I wonder about the difference in protocol between just DS and with the combo DS/ASD? No menion of it in the article. > > Holly > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Hi, Everyone....Holly...what is focalin and how is it different from the other meds? Glad to hear that Jake is responding well to it. Take care, Everyone. Margaret **************One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com today!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?redir=h\ ttp://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 We are only on day 4 but so far he seems to be doing well. We are only on 1/2 capsue for 7 days, then we go to the full dose (5 mg). I did not tell his teacher or aid that we started and they both commented on the second day. They said he was seeking out kids to play with instead of just letting them play along with him. Also that he used more language. I have noticed more eye contact....he actually snuggled with me yesterday and was touching my face and looking into my eyes. That rarely happens but he stayed like that for probably a full minute. He has been very clingy as far as following me around. However, he is much more active like a typical child. Not just sitting in his room watching tv. The first day he ate non stop but I don't know if that was a side effect or the fact that he was home and bored. Let me know how does when you start it. Anyone else using it? Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 FOCALIN XR is a central nervous system stimulant precription medicine. It is used for the treatment of AD and ADHD disorder. It may help increase attention and decrease impulsieness and hyperactivity in patients wtih ADHD. It cannot be taken by anyone with heart issues. At this point I am not seeing a decrease in impulsiveness which was our main objected but he is more alert and aware of life in general. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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