Focalin Side Effects

Documented Side Effects

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry identifies delay of sleep onset/insomnia as a side effect of stimulants like Focalin, occurring more frequently compared to placebo 1, 2, 3
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry identifies reduced appetite as a side effect of stimulants like Focalin, occurring more frequently compared to placebo 1, 2, 3
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry identifies weight loss as a side effect of stimulants like Focalin, occurring more frequently compared to placebo 1
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry identifies tics as a side effect of stimulants like Focalin, occurring more frequently compared to placebo 1
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry identifies stomachache as a side effect of stimulants like Focalin, occurring more frequently compared to placebo 1, 2, 3
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry identifies headache as a side effect of stimulants like Focalin, occurring more frequently compared to placebo 1, 2, 3
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry identifies jitteriness as a side effect of stimulants like Focalin, occurring more frequently compared to placebo 1, 2, 3

Anxiety or jitteriness caused by stimulants like Focalin may trigger autonomic responses, including piloerection, as an indirect effect rather than a direct medication side effect 2, 3
Stimulants like Focalin may theoretically influence thermoregulation, leading to temperature regulation changes 2

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry recommends discussing any new or bothersome symptoms, including goosebumps, with a prescriber to assess whether the dose needs adjustment or if the symptom represents anxiety that requires management 1, 2
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry suggests that most stimulant side effects respond to dose or timing changes 1, 2, 3