Why should Focalin not be prescribed?
Focalin should not be used by people who suffer from anxiety, tension, and agitation, since the drug may aggravate these symptoms. If Focalin, or similar drugs such as methylphenidate, cause an allergic reaction, the drug should be avoided. It should not be taken by anyone with the eye condition known as glaucoma. It should also be avoided by anyone who suffers from motion tics (repeated, uncontrollable twitches) or verbal tics (uncontrollable repetition of words or sounds), or someone who suffers from, or has a family history of, Tourette’s syndrome (severe and multiple tics). Focalin should not be taken with drugs classified as monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, such as the antidepressants phenelzine and tranylcypromine, or within 14 days of stopping this type of medication.
