Is Depression a Focalin XR Side Effect?
For people taking methylphenidate (which is very similar to Focalin XR), depression was a reported side effect (although the specific frequency was not reported). For Focalin XR specifically, depression was not reported as a common side effect in short-term studies. Based on this data, it is difficult to say how common it is for people taking Focalin XR to experience depression.