Focalin can have some fairly nasty side effects, and with the symptoms you've been noticing, your doctor needs to know about them as soon as possible. Your prescribing doctors name and phone number is on your medication bottle. I would advise calling and ask to speak to his triage nurse....tell her/him you are having possible bad side effects to the medication. They will speak with the doctor ASAP and get back to you with his recommendation. And please let your family know what's going on! It's thoughtful that you don't want to worry them, but trust me, THEY would want to know so they can help you. Let us know how you're doing, OK? I'm sure either a change in dosage or a different medication will be the solution, but please let SOMEONE know you're having problems!