Posted by JohnDoenut on February 25, 2003, at 22:18:41
So I got it and tried it. I had 5mg pills and I have low tolerance so I broke them up into 3 or 4 parts. 1/4 or 1/3 worked great for me. I tried it on the weekend first so as not to be at work if I had a bad experience. Anyway it really helped focus my attention and allow me to get things done. However it didnt last that long and I had to take some about every 60 to 90 min. Taking more didnt help make it last longer. It had a milder affect that regular ritalin which was nice. I tried it at work and found that it made me somewhat antisocial so I had to stop taking it at work. Regular ritalin has the opposite affect making me more talkative and social. So I went back to taking ritalin at work and I use the focalin at home. Currently I have Ritalin SR which I break up into 1/4's and take a 1/4 about every 2 to 3 hours. It seems to last longer even when broken up than the focalin. Im going to ask my Dr about trying Concerta. Anyway remember your mileage may vary!
John
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