What should you not take with Focalin?

Do not use dexmethylphenidate together with a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, isocarboxazid [Marplan®], phenelzine [Nardil®], selegiline [Eldepryl®], tranylcypromine [Parnate®]).

What medications affect Focalin?

Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, metaxalone, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during treatment with this medication. Most MAO inhibitors should also not be taken for two weeks before treatment with this medication.

What happens if you take Focalin and don’t have ADHD?

Focalin and Substance Abuse Stimulants like Focalin have a potential for abuse, especially among people who do not have ADHD. It is a “Schedule II Stimulant,” a designation that the Drug Enforcement Agency uses for drugs with a high potential for abuse. Other Schedule II drugs include Dexedrine, Ritalin, and cocaine.

Can I drink coffee on Focalin?

No interactions were found between caffeine and Focalin XR.

Is Focalin worse than Adderall?

Those that do suggest that Focalin and Adderall are nearly identical in terms of potency (meaning 5mg Focalin IR is approximately equivalent to 5mg Adderall IR and 10mg of Focalin XR approximately equals 10mg Adderall XR).

Can you mix Focalin and ibuprofen?

No interactions were found between Focalin and ibuprofen.

Can you take ibuprofen with Focalin?

No interactions were found between Focalin and ibuprofen. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Is Focalin better than Ritalin?

3 Generally, Focalin is most often compared to Ritalin in clinical studies, and the long-acting forms of each medication are compared with each other. So far, it appears that Focalin XR is as efficacious and safe as Ritalin LA.

What does Adderall feel like with ADHD?

If you take Adderall to help manage your ADHD, you may have noticed a surprising side effect. You might feel really calm or sleepy. Or you may have low energy, also known as fatigue.

Does Adderall make you pee?

The need to urinate more often may also be a side effect of Adderall use, as may nausea and diarrhea. Since Adderall decreases appetite, it is also possible to suffer from unhealthy weight loss or even unintentional anorexia while taking the drug.