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I need to ask about this drug Facalin? My son takes this drug and I am wondering what the side affects are?

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I'm wondering the same thing. My son's is saying his legs feel funny and is having symptoms that look similar to the restless legs. This was just at night until today when he was complaining about it this morning shortly after taking his medications. I'm wondering if it is the Clonidine?

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Here's an excerpt:

What side effects may occur?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for your child to continue taking Focalin.

More common side effects may include:
Fever, loss of appetite, nausea, and stomach pain

The most common side effects reported for drugs that are similar to Focalin (including Ritalin) are nervousness and the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. In children, loss of appetite, stomach pain, weight loss during long-term treatment, inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, and abnormally fast heartbeat are the more common side effects.

Less common or rare side effects may include:
Abnormal heartbeat, abnormal muscular movements, allergic reactions including skin rash, anemia, blood pressure changes, blood vessel inflammation or blockage in the brain, chest pain, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, emotional instability marked by abnormal thinking or hallucinations, hair loss, headache, hives, inability to fall asleep or stay asleep, jerking or twitching body movements, joint pain, palpitations, pulse changes, purplish skin spots or bruises, severe skin rash, skin inflammation with peeling, Tourette's syndrome (severe twitching), vomiting

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I need to know about Focalin xr for children

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Well there isn't a pediatric version, same drug, just different dosages for children and adults.


Here's the full monograph listing:

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