My 8 1/2 yr old grandson has ADHD with ODD. He takes 30 mg Focalin XR to go to school since he can't behave. He says he doesn't remember what he is learning, is this true? He is reading better, but also seems very depressed and withdrawn when he take it, won't eat during the day either. We have complained of these symptoms since he began taking it in 1st grade. Other meds don't seem to help. It is so hard to see this lively little guy become so subdued, and "scared". The school insists he take it since they can't control his actions; runs around, won't participate etc.