I've only ever been on Dexmethylphenidate/focalin, started at 5mg, now at 10mg. It's a bit inconsistent for me, and some of the inconsistency seems to be based on taking different versions from different manufacturers. Depending on whatever variant my pharmacy is using, sometimes it feels like 10mg works fine, but for other variant I have to take a 15mg dosage to get the same effect.
There are also a number of side effects I've noticed. Consuming sugar or caffeine while on focalin is a complete no go for me, 'cause it causes me to become anxious/restless. Blood circulation is another problem I've noticed. I already don't have the best circulation to my hands and feet, and focalin can make them feel extra chilly sometimes, especially during the winter. The other circulation problem I've noticed is that it's very hard to get an erection while under the effects of focalin, so if that's applicable to you then it's something to keep in mind. Another problem is that sometimes it can cause brief instances of minor dizziness, but that's a pretty rare side effect for me personally and it's never been severe enough to cause me to worry. The last problem I've encountered is the focalin can cause a brief (~30 minutes) depressed/exhausted state for me while it's wearing off. This usually only happens if I'm under stress though (for example, driving home through rush hour traffic while focalin is wearing off), so I can avoid it if I'm careful.
I've only ever been on Dexmethylphenidate/focalin, started at 5mg, now at 10mg. It's a bit inconsistent for me, and some of the inconsistency seems to be based on taking different versions from different manufacturers. Depending on whatever variant my pharmacy is using, sometimes it feels like 10mg works fine, but for other variant I have to take a 15mg dosage to get the same effect.
There are also a number of side effects I've noticed. Consuming sugar or caffeine while on focalin is a complete no go for me, 'cause it causes me to become anxious/restless. Blood circulation is another problem I've noticed. I already don't have the best circulation to my hands and feet, and focalin can make them feel extra chilly sometimes, especially during the winter. The other circulation problem I've noticed is that it's very hard to get an erection while under the effects of focalin, so if that's applicable to you then it's something to keep in mind. Another problem is that sometimes it can cause brief instances of minor dizziness, but that's a pretty rare side effect for me personally and it's never been severe enough to cause me to worry. The last problem I've encountered is the focalin can cause a brief (~30 minutes) depressed/exhausted state for me while it's wearing off. This usually only happens if I'm under stress though (for example, driving home through rush hour traffic while focalin is wearing off), so I can avoid it if I'm careful.