RITALIN Reviews (METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE)

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RITALIN  (METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE):  This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This medication is also used to treat a certain sleep disorder (narcolepsy).    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 5  Daytime sleepiness I am 56 and have a problem with sleepiness and concentration. I take 10mg in the morning and 10mg 4 hours later. It has made a world of difference. Finally I feel like my self again. Also I have low T and it has made me horny again. This has been a miracle for me. M 56 0 months
10+ 10
5/23/2020
 5  ADD dry mouth (even after 4 years); affects sleep if I take it late in the day; headaches (sometimes); slightly elevated blood pressure in the beginning but it settled down pretty quickly. I don't know how I survived without it. It's not perfect but it helps me sooooo much! I can focus; my mind doesn't wander all over the place like it used to; I can participate in meetings at work instead of just trying to hide the fact that I'm not really paying attention - not because I'm not interested but because my mind wanders. It just does. I don't hear everything that happens around me any more - even if I hear stuff that is not relevant to me I can ignore it - was never able to do this in the past. My son takes it too. Don't expect the meds to do all the work though - there is a lot people with ADD can do to make life easier - get a good book or 2 on the topic, or see a psychologist with experience in this field. And for me getting enough sleep is even more important than Ritalin. F 56 4 years
25 mg 3X day
11/3/2016
 5   Jitters, loss of appetite, no motivation Overall I'm really happy with this drug. I don't have racing thoughts anymore which makes it easier to sleep and I'm able to concentrate more. However I'm taking 10mg twice a day and I think I would benefit more on a higher dose. F 28 3 weeks
5/23/2016
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 5  Diagnosed with adult add in 1991 Lost appetite & lack of sleep for a few months, but soon subsided Helps me stay focused, motivated to go to work, and have a positive attitude. I have tried Concerta, Dexedrine, fish oils, magnesium. Ritalin is the only one that works. It took me awhile to find the right dosage, but I'm glad I worked it out. M 25 days
20&10mg 2X day
5/14/2016
 5  Adhd M 58 4 years
60Mg
11/10/2015
 5  behavioral/academic issues Appetite suppression. Difficulty getting to sleep. Occasional anger and heightened emotions in confrontations. I recently stopped taking Vyvanse after feeling seriously burnt out, where I felt oddly unable to function despite being on the medication, and spent 5 years without it. I turned more to marijuana which alleviated the majority of my focus issues, but caused other problems with memory and thought organization. I became reliant on MJ and recently turned to Ritalin/methylphenidate again since my productivity had dropped to a lifetime low, and my preference for MJ is completely gone. I think I needed a break after being on methylphenidate and later Vyvanse for so long. As an adult, I started relying more on MJ to 'come down' from some of the intensity of Vyvanse (and job/life stress) but it (substance use) all has a way of compounding problems. Nevertheless, I have been going back and forth between this and MJ over the years to help me focus on my information technology studies and workload. I think there is not enough information about the similarities between these two substances and their effects on people like myself, but for me there is no question they both provide a relief in the same area of mental function. Of course, no one seems to relate or understand this absolute fact in my mind, but it's so significant for me that I decided to leave this review here. I get such a huge benefit from this drug at age 34, though I was first prescribed in 2nd grade and only stopped for a few years as an adult before I decided it would help me at work. I do fear that in a few ye M 34 20 years
5mg 3X day
7/10/2015
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 5  Increase focus/attention motivation Little sleep OCD agitation mood swings always want organised house loss of breach loss of appetite Great for added energy motivation confidence F 35 10 months
90
3/2/2015
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 5  Extreme Fatigue / Depression Slight loss of appetite. A slight headache the second day. Since then, nothing else out of place so far.. I feel naturally rested awake, motivated and my concentration and follow-thru is unbelievable. I don't feel as if I am "high" or on medication at all. F 33 4 days
20 mg
10/14/2014
 5  ADHD Dry Mouth; it's honestly great otherwise! F 19 3 weeks
8/6/2014
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 5  hypersomnia/narcolepsy Some appetite loss, weight loss, jitters, sleeplessness (if taken too late) 39 3 years
10mg/3x
3/16/2014
 5  ADD Jittery, occasional slight heartburn, racing heartbeat, decreased anxiety, improved sleep, dependence/tolerance... I took this for a month and was very happy. Finally, for once in my life, I could concentrate! Say I was going to do something today and know that it would get done! I also experienced a decrease in anxiety, focus on the present so much that I'd forget the past more easily, and it normalized my sleep pattern. For the first time in my life, I was going to sleep at the same time every night, and it was by midnight, and waking up at the same time every morning. While I was waiting to get my Ritalin, my housemate offered me to try some Adderall IR 10mg. I tried that and ultimately thought it was better than Ritalin with its slight euphoria and less jitters/heartburn. Adderall turned out horribly in long-term, and my psych wanted me on XR, which was even worse than IR (I did XR 30days, then IR 30days). Then psych put me on Concerta when I asked to go back on Ritalin. Fail. I asked to go back on Ritalin again, and my psych starts telling me that if XRs don't work for me, I must not have ADD after all (she's the one who diagnosed me!!!), so she put me on Wellbutrin for depression instead (I told her I wasn't depressed!). Wellbutrin scares the crap outta me, and I just want to get back on Ritalin. Experimentation has now cost me another year of my life wasted. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!!! F 24 30 days
5 MG 2X day
8/13/2013
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 5  ADHD Vasoconstriction, loss of appetite Works perfect. Finally I can function without using calendars, multiple lists and reminders. My social anxiety faded away when I finally was able to hold conversations without forgetting what we are talking about every 5 sec. Would be a hard time to chase education and my dreams without. Eating is easy. Just eat inbetween doses. M 22 2 years
10mg 6X day
4/3/2013
 5  ADHD/Depression arthralgia (aching joints), possible thinning of hair (not sure about this one. I have noticed that my eyelashes seem thinner and shorter, but I don't know if that can be attributed to Ritalin or something else (I haven't taken my vitamins in about a year, a year in which I worked night shift=very hard on one's body...currently OFF night shift and JUST started taking vitamins again.) I absolutely love Ritalin (aside from the side effects I mentioned). It has done wonders for my focus, motivation, and general ability to get things done. I think that if this medication is used as prescribed (I take it everyday, HOWEVER, if I am not working or otherwise doing something that involves a lot of concentration and/or focus I will take *medication holidays*) it will work beautifully. It should ONLY be prescribed to those of us who REALLY need it. It has improved my quality of life tremendously and I finally, for the most part, feel *normal.* I was on Adderall for two years prior and I feel Ritalin (IMO) is better overall. Adderall made me feel as though I was *on* something and worsened my depression/anxiety once it wore off. With Ritalin, I feel as though my anxiety is actually relieved and my depression is alleviated while on it. So far, so good. F 37 5 months
10mg 2X day
4/2/2013
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 5  ADHD-PI, Depression Days upon initiation- Mild palpitations and psychogenic uneasiness. The First month(s): Bruxism and disrupted sleep. Over its entirety-- Appetite loss resulting in weight change, and mild stomach discomfort. Conditions-- Life long academia/learning difficulties. At the time misdiagnosed as immaturity, angst or rebellion. Severe agoraphobia. Results-- In combination with an SSRI, Ritalin has changed my existence entirely. The tired cliche; I finally have my life back. I've become more energetic, sociable & enthusiastic; In both my career and personal interests. Negatives-- It's not a miracle pill and has been a continued daily effort. I started grinding my teeth, the "rubber band on the wrist" negative reinforcement trick fixed this. Alarms are needed to keep a schedule for waking, eating and sleeping. If not observed, it's easy to miss meals and throw-off sleep patterns quickly. M 26 5 months
20 MG 1X day
12/17/2012
 5  ADD I am so calm. Ritalin is a miracle. but, drowsiness, appetite lose, and if on too high of a dosage, you will feel like a ZOMBIE!! F 14 3 years
30 MG
9/4/2012
 5  ADD, OCD, ODD Dry Mouth Really Bad, rotting teeth (falling out), Lack of sleep, Weight loss (which is good for me) Changed my life and I wouldnt be without it, Down side is all the side affects apart from weight loss...after 8 years my mouth is still dry and my teeth are decaying badly! Wasnt Diaganosed till i was 16 as no-one belived i had ADD only my family, In the End went to ADD/ADHD private clinic in Horsham as was diagnosed stright away. Was on My Tablets from 16 - 21 and then i hit a downer in my life, but i have just sorted myself out and am now back on my meds properly...I MEAN THIS IF YOU NEED THESE TABLETS THEN TAKE THEM dont do what i did and mess your self up. I am also on Concerta XL and Clonidine F 24 8 years
30MG x 6 3X day
3/14/2012
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 5  ADD, Fadigue caused by depression Tolerance and Addiction. But all this can be avoided with a little caution. This drug is PERFECT. When I take it, I get into a machine-like state of mind that I can do things with extreme efficiency. It helps into study, work and even social meetings or internet trollings. It also can help one to stay awake in the night. It also sometimes left myself a little cold and harsh. It's only important to see that it's not a cure. It's a stimulant that give you a rush. It's necessary to take it only when needed. Not only the abuse potential is high, but also de tolerance and addiction also. I recommend to sometimes don't use it to get the brain recover itself to avoid tolerance and addiction. M 21 6 months
10mg 3X day
1/29/2012
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 5  Depression, anxiety ADD None M 59 1 months
30
12/13/2011
 5  ADD/ADHD Well, when I was about 5 i was put on ritalin for my adhd. I would always scratch and pick at sores. or even scratch until i MADE sores especially on my scalp. it was just like, if i felt a bump anywhere, i wanted it gone, and i would spend hours scratching. yet, my grades improved so much as well as my behavior. I was taken off of ritalin at about 10th grade. I was put on conserta. everything was still the same but i didn't itch. now, at 20 years old, i still take conserta during the day, but i take 10 mg ritalin as needed to help me with school work in the evenings. and I've been scratching like crazy again. i didn't realize that it may have been the ritalin causing this until just a few hours ago. F 20 15 years
10 1X AN
12/6/2011
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 5  Narc/dep None F 38 8 months
20mg 2xD
12/3/2011
  

RITALIN  (METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE):  This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This medication is also used to treat a certain sleep disorder (narcolepsy).    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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