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What Are The Side Effects Of Focalin XR And Concerta?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Apr 2017
Question: I am interested in comparing Focalin XR and Concerta sides effects and efficacy. We have to choose one for my ten year old son with moderate ADD. Any opinion on which has less sides effects, and better efficacy?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Focal will be a better option

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
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Among the two choices I feel focal will be a better option as it acts rapidly and longer than concerta. In addition the side effect profile of focalin is moderate in compare to concerta.

This occurs because concerta is racemic mixture of methylphenidate while the focalin is dextro isomer only which is often more effective with less side effects.

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What Are The Side Effects Of Focalin XR And Concerta?

Brief Answer: Focal will be a better option Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. Among the two choices I feel focal will be a better option as it acts rapidly and longer than concerta. In addition the side effect profile of focalin is moderate in compare to concerta. This occurs because concerta is racemic mixture of methylphenidate while the focalin is dextro isomer only which is often more effective with less side effects. I hope this answers you. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386 Thanks and regards.