How Long Does Focalin (Dexmethylphenidate) Stay in Your System?
- 1. Focalin (Dexmethylphenidate) Prescription Facts
- 2. Focalin Regulations
- 3. Most Commonly Abused Stimulants
- 4. How Focalin Affects the Brain and Body
- 5. Half-Life of Focalin
- 6. Factors That Influence How Long Focalin Stays in Your System
- 7.How Long Does Focalin Stay in Your Urine, Hair, and Blood
Focalin is a central nervous system stimulant drug. The generic name is dexmethylphenidate. Focalin is available as an immediate-release drug and there is an extended-release variation called Focalin XR. Focalin was approved by the FDA in 2005 for the treatment of ADHD. Focalin, when taken as directed, can treat symptoms of ADHD, such as impulsivity and lack of focus. Side effects of Focalin can include insomnia, restlessness, agitation, increased heart rate and blood pressure, headache and dry mouth. If someone takes Focalin as prescribed, adverse side effects are usually minimal; however, there is a potential for Focalin abuse. Focalin has a black box warning that highlights this potential. When Focalin is abused, especially in high doses, it can result in a sense of euphoria or a rush of energy. Recreational abuse of Focalin can lead to addiction and dependence.

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Different drug screenings might be done to test for Focalin. However, a standard drug screening panel isn’t likely going to show the presence of a drug like Focalin. Instead, the drug would have to be specifically tested for. Regardless, Focalin has a relatively short half-life and doesn’t stay in the system for all that long. In a urine test, Focalin might show up for anywhere from one to three days. In a hair follicle analysis, Focalin could be present for up to 90 days. Because of how quickly Focalin leaves the system, it would probably only show up in a blood test for a few hours after it was used.
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