Found this article over at Medscape. Great news for those that don't have insurance but could really benefit from this med.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/552375

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Good information. I was excited to read this. then I found out it was only for the IR form which is ok if you can take it multaple times a day, but with my schedule I can only take it once in the morning or 2x a day, with one in the morning and one at night. Oh well, it's great news just the same. I just wish there as an XR generic form now...

This is great news! Thanks for posting about this.

I could not get your medscape link to work.

I really look forward to trying out the Teva generic when it becomes available.

Here is a cut n paste


First-Time Generic Approvals: Focalin, Valtrex, Hydrodiuril



Yael Waknine

February 16, 2007 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved first-time generic formulations for dexmethylphenidate HCl tablets in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, valacyclovir HCl tablets for the treatment of genital herpes and shingles, and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5-mg tablets for the treatment of edema and hypertension.</FONT>


Generic Dexmethylphenidate HCl Tablets (Focalin) for ADHD

On January 29, the FDA approved first-time generic 2.5-, 5-, and 10-mg formulations for dexmethylphenidate HCl tablets (made by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA; brand name Focalin, made by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp).

Dexmethylphenidate tablets are indicated for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in patients aged 6 to 17 years.

Well if the TEVA brand focalin is just as useless as TEVA brand clonazepam be prepared for the double dose deal guys.

Well if the TEVA brand focalin is just as useless as TEVA brand clonazepam be prepared for the double dose deal guys.
Whaaa? I always found the TEVA Klonopin to be my favorite of all the generics. I guess we're all different.

Is that the klonopin generic brand that tastes strangely sugary?

No generic extended release formula yet? (Focalin XR)

No generic extended release formula yet? (Focalin XR)
I do not think the patent runs out on Focalin XR until around 2015.

The XR version has only been on the market for about a year or two at the most now.

HI has anyone one used the TEVA IR with success...dont feel like paying 2 bucks a pill when i could pay 10 bucks for 60

HI has anyone one used the TEVA IR with success...dont feel like paying 2 bucks a pill when i could pay 10 bucks for 60


Yup, I am ! I'm taking 1.25mg (half the 2.5 pill) 2x a day (focalin is strong for me for some reason). I have never used the brand Focalin IR tabs (i have used the brand XR, but XRs don't agree with me), so i have no other dexmethylphenidate IR to compare it to, but the generic works great for me. Unlike a lot of the Adderall generics, this one doesn't seem to cause bad side-effects. Very smooth. And my Rx of 60 a month costs just $5 !

Yup, I am ! I'm taking 1.25mg (half the 2.5 pill) 2x a day (focalin is strong for me for some reason). I have never used the brand Focalin IR tabs (i have used the brand XR, but XRs don't agree with me), so i have no other dexmethylphenidate IR to compare it to, but the generic works great for me. Unlike a lot of the Adderall generics, this one doesn't seem to cause bad side-effects. Very smooth. And my Rx of 60 a month costs just $5 !

Are you still getting the Teva generic??? It completely disappeared from the pharmacies in SoCal a few weeks ago, and now you can not get it. I briefly switched over to generic Adderall, but hated it. I'm now back on Focalin brand. My insurance will now cover it, but with a higher co-pay ($30)...which is fine. It's worth it!!

Are you still getting the Teva generic??? It completely disappeared from the pharmacies in SoCal a few weeks ago, and now you can not get it. I briefly switched over to generic Adderall, but hated it. I'm now back on Focalin brand. My insurance will now cover it, but with a higher co-pay ($30)...which is fine. It's worth it!!


Yupp still Teva, i picked up 60 of the 2.5mgs on 8/11 without any problems.. so i dno't know if there's a shortage or not. maybe there is any my pharmacy just had some stock? i guess i'll find out next month.. and my mom has an extra bottle of the 2.5mg generics so if there is a shortage i'll have another month without having to pay more out-of-pocket (well my mom at least :P). The copay on the brand XR for me is $40, which is a lot compared to $5, but you're right, it definitely is worth it!! :D

Yupp still Teva, i picked up 60 of the 2.5mgs on 8/11 without any problems.. so i dno't know if there's a shortage or not. maybe there is any my pharmacy just had some stock? i guess i'll find out next month.. and my mom has an extra bottle of the 2.5mg generics so if there is a shortage i'll have another month without having to pay more out-of-pocket (well my mom at least :P). The copay on the brand XR for me is $40, which is a lot compared to $5, but you're right, it definitely is worth it!! :D

Wow. I've been told by all the pharmacies in this area that it's no longer available. I wonder if your pharmacy still just had them in stock. Keep us posted. Although, my insurance finally approved brand. But the copay is double.

Wow. I've been told by all the pharmacies in this area that it's no longer available. I wonder if your pharmacy still just had them in stock. Keep us posted. Although, my insurance finally approved brand. But the copay is double.

Oh, wow, sorry to hear that! Looking on the other threads on the focalin subform it seems like this seems to be the case everywhere i guess :confused:
Yea, my pharmacy probably just had stock left because i'm taking the 2.5mgs... i'm gonna venture to say that maybe the 2.5mg tabs are the least used in my town hence the leftovers? But i'll keep you posted! My next appt is on 9/1