My dd started on focalin xr after being on ritalin la for 10 months. We decided to switch because ritalin la was not lasting all school day. SHe strated on 10 mg on focalin xr yesterday and was running around classroom singing ring around rosie. SHe told principal that her new focus medicine is not working. My dh told her that medicine was changed. I spoke to her dr and they obviously said give it a week. ANy advice would be great.
I would give it a week, at least to see if she adjusts. Focalin is a bit different than Ritalin la, and it will take time for her to adjust. Maybe try giving it a bit later in the mornings, so it peaks a bit later?
I would however speak to the dr again if it is getting worse or just totally not working.
It may not be the right dosage or form of Ritalin for him. Give it another couple days and then call the doctor's office if you're not seeing improvement. We've always known immediately -- day one -- when a longer-acting form of Ritalin was right for our son.
FocalinXR works day 1 when taken. It doesn't need to build up in your system to have an effect. Is it possible there's an effect from having Ritalin in her system and adding Foalin to it?
