RITALIN Reviews (METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.4 (214 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare RITALIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR RITALIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | concentration | none | M | 30 | | 1/5/2007 | 5 | | 8/12/2004 | 4 | add | | 12/10/2003 | 4 | ADD | CONCERTA lasted too long i couldnt fall asleep at only 1 dose of 18 mg. I take 10 mg when i wake up the 5 mg at noon. i am unwinding by 6 pm and can fall asleep at 10. This drug works but i wouldstill like to be able to accomplish more then i am. My dose may be too low? over all i am impressed- oh I HATED adderall alot! | F | 44 | 10 MG 1X day | 9/1/2011 | 3 | | 5/29/2008 | 3 | | 9/25/2008 | 3 | IDIOPATHIC HYPERSOMNIA | I have a recent diagnosis of IH. The doc gave me 7 sample pills of Provigil, but will be prescribing Ritalin due to cost reasons of the Provigil. I have never taken stimulants, and not sure how the Ritalin will affect me. The Provigil keeps me awake, but jittery (it's manageable). I am concerned of my reaction to the Ritalin. I am considering starting it on a weekend, in case I do not respond well to the medication and it affects me at work. I am terrified I will have a psychotic episode from it, or something along those lines. I think I need to stop doing so much internet research on it and just take the medicine and form my opinion without any preconceived notions beforehand. | F | 38 | | 5/18/2009 | 1 | ADHA | High uncontrollable blood pressure. | My son took ritalin in the mid 80's into the mid 90's. He is now 36 and has uncontrollable high blood pressure. They have tried everything to control it and nothing has worked. He took it for 9 years. If I had known this was a forever side effect I would have never let him take it. Shame on the doctors and makers of ritalin and shame on me for giving it to him. I cut his life short. Is it worth it? NO!! | M | 36 | ? 2X day | 10/30/2015 | 1 | THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH A SOCIETY THAT DRUGS IT'S CHILDREN AND FUTURE. | | 5/24/2002 | 1 | GLOSSY EYES - A NOT THERE FEELING - SORT OF DOPPY AND NOT THINKING SO GOOD | I HAVE READ VERY MUCH ON THE SUBJECT AND HAVE FOUND THAT THE SIDE EFFECTS OF THE DRUG ARE VERY HARMFUL AND SHOULD NEVER BE GIVEN TO OUR CHILDREN LET ALONE AN ADULT. | F | 33 | | 5/24/2002 | 1 | ADHD | The popular ADHD drug Ritalin used by millions of Americans has been linked to linked to heart attacks, strokes, hypertension and sudden deaths. | M | 29 | | 6/30/2006 | 1 | Mild ADHD | I was misdiagnosed with mild ADHD back in 1997 simply because I was very antsy and couldn't sit still. I was on this for less than 48 hours due to my "very unusual and frightening reaction" as my mother has described it to me. She told me that within 12 hours of me taking my first pill I completely flipped out! I was calmly watching tv when I suddenly started screaming! I threw the remote at the tv, then threw myself on the floor and had a psychotic episode! I was taken off immediately! The next day at school I remember all of my teachers asking me if I was "alright" because I would not stop blinking (ticking) whenever I would speak. *+*I feel as if this is important to note for anyone reading this; around this time I also developed Tourettes Syndrome, a life long condition that causes a symptom called "tics" which are uncontrolable short and repetitive movements/sounds that interfere with motor skills and speech. Tourettes makes the sufferer highly sensitive to their enviournment and to certain foods, which makes tics worse. I have reason to believe that Ritalin caused this seeing as how I ticked while taking this and have never ticked prior. Also note that this drug contains stimulants, so only take this is you have full blown ADHD without the risk of developing Tourettes Syndrome. | F | 23 | 2 times ??? | 9/22/2013 | 3 | add | I've always had Problems concentrating and it's always been pretty obvious I have add but my parents didn't want to put me on drugs. I turned 18 and had to make the decision for myself whether or not I should get tested. I haven't and won't because I know I would then be labelled as disabled basically and I really am not... I'm actually a lot smarter than a lot of people around me it's just I can't concentrate. Anywho, long story short I got some Ritalin unprescribed, used it seemed like a miracle I could finally concentrate and it felt amazing. I depended on it to study and do my assignments for a little while. The other day i realized I've been out of touch reality and my personality is changing. My side effects made me wake up from the zombie like addiction Ive been trying to hide. I'm scared. | loss of appetite, change of views on a lot, negativity, addictive, feeling invincible, suicidal, psychotic thoughts, increased concentration at a cost. | F | 18 | 15 times 10 mg 1X day | 11/3/2011 | 4 | I have ADHD | It was great I was foucoused all day, got home and cleaned (witch is hard to get me to do), did homework, listened to my mom, remember things I normally wouldnt. But the aftermath of the beautiful day i had. Couldnt go to sleep, muscles hurt, headache, not hungry, dizzy, stomach hurt, dry mouth. Never again. Its not worth the after math. I hope my original two pills a day works, Ugh worst experience ever. | F | 18 | 1 days 10mg 7x | 12/4/2013 | 3 | MS-related fatigue | It only helps if I take two at a time so I usually take two in the morning and I'm good to go for most the day. Unfortunately it gives me a major headache that lasts all day, even after the ritalin wears off. Plus I'm spent by the time dinner is done. I could crash at 7 each night, no problem. | F | 34 | 1 days 2x | 1/23/2012 | 3 | daytime sleepiness | none | have not been taking it long enough to form an oppion | F | 47 | 1 days | 6/20/2003 | 2 | anxiety | made anxiety worse | amphetamine. why, anyone! would need amphetamine is a mystery to me. i had to take a sedative after taking it, to calm myself back down. any! drug that amps you up is bad for the cns. and imo adderal, ritalin etc.. should not be used, by anyone, and should not be prescribed. bad. bad... bad! | M | 48 | 1 days 1X day | 12/14/2017 | 1 | I was ADHD im afema | 1 days | 12/31/2011 | 1 | narcolepsy | I took my first dose of Ritalin last Tuesday morning. Within 15 minutes I was a Zombi. It wasn't a feeling of dizziness.... I was totally stoned !! Couldn't think or move for almost 2 hours at which time these horrible effects began to subside. | I can't describe how disappointed I was with my reaction to Ritalin. I was so looking forward to being able to stay awake and actually being able to concentrate and focus. My Doctor then changed my prescription to Provigil. Although I wasn't as bad, it still had a sedative effect on me. My Psychiatrist said she has never heard of anyone having this effect on Ritalin. I wish somewould could explain it to me. | F | 55 | 1 days | 11/14/2004 | 1 | Add | I passed out in class | F | 15 | 1 days 18mg | 12/17/2013 |
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)