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 |
| 1 | Narcolepsy | Addiction, anxiety, dry mouth | Works well for Narcoleptics. I unfortunately became extremely addicted to the feeling of euphoria and have battled with the addiction for several years. If you have recently begun taking this med be very aware of the common addiction and abuse of the drug. | F | 36 | 7 years | 9/14/2004 | 5 | | 8/12/2004 | 3 | narcolepsy | none | M | 58 | 3 years | 4/27/2004 | 2 | Adult ADD | some appetite reduction; initial weight loss of about 5 lbs | At first it was a miracle. Everything slowed down and almost nothing distracted or confused me. Then, after a few months, its effects WORE OFF. I am now so sad to be back to my ADD-confused self. I am going to try another ADD drug, I believe, perhaps Adderall. | F | 47 | 3 months | 4/13/2004 | 3 | ADD/ADHD | Stomach Discomfort (sometimes severe), Nervousness, Anxiety, Irritibility, Depression, Low Self Esteem. Side effects increaseed with dose. | Tried it for 2 months. It was effective at first. Then the effects wore off, (25-30mg). Tried increasing the dose (40-50mg) but that only increased the side effects and any benefit disappeared. Stopped taking and switched to Adderall/Dexedrine, which have lowered my already present conditions listed in side effects. | M | 23 | 2 months | 4/4/2004 | 4 | ADD | loss of appitite | M | 28 | 51 weeks | 3/20/2004 | 5 | ADD | Sleeplessness, loss of appetite, weight loss, some gastric discomfort. | Ritalin greatly increased my focus and allowed me to tune out the many extraordinary distractions faced by individuals with ADD. | M | 28 | 7 years | 3/10/2004 | 4 | add | | 12/10/2003 | 4 | ADHD | Increased motor activity. Increased alertness. 10mg can sometimes make me feel the need to drink alcohol to calm my nerves. I feel tired after 3 to 5 hours. Dry mouth. | It was great when i first took it.I could sit through my classes and participate. Great for studying. I can do copious amounts of research work, studying, and writing essays without feeling as easily distracted and BORED as before. I started to pass my exams with Bs and As. I would say don't use this drug unless you really have great difficulty learning and taking notes. It's potential for abuse is high. | F | 24 | 6 years | 7/7/2003 | 3 | daytime sleepiness | none | have not been taking it long enough to form an oppion | F | 47 | 1 days | 6/20/2003 | 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 | 4 | adhd | headaches, nervousness | F | 34 | 7 days | 5/14/2002 | 4 | ADHD | ITCHING BURNING EYES | M | 40 | 5 months | 5/2/2002 |