... much hasn't wanted to eat in 3 days, this is very frustrating for me to watch him not eating, even his very favorite things. Will this pass with a little more time on the med? any advice??? we had been on herbal supplements to control the ADHD for 2 years and it just wasn't working anymore therefore the Focalin
My 6 year old son was just prescribed Focalin 5mg and we have now been on it for 5 days... he pretty
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- 23 Jun 2010 by teague4
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- focalin, eating disorder
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Anonymous 24 Jun 2010
Hi teague, Bucky1 here.
I researched anf round that you should notfiee his Doctor soon. here is a copy of report;
Possible side effects of Focalin:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; drowsiness; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness; stomach pain; trouble sleeping.
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