- Is the dry mouth from Adderall ever temporary? 15th March 2008
... have found it to be working better for me than either Ritalin or Concerta were. The ONLY unpleasant side effect...
- After 30+ years, I finally have a consistent grip on myself 11th March 2008
... to the medical establishment that I wanted to try Ritalin , as it had helped me when I lived in the U.S., they ... find a doctor who was willing to prescribe (generic) Ritalin for me, and I am amazed that he has simply left me...
- For those diagnosed as adults...how did you get the dx??? 8th March 2008
... there was not much room for doubt. He wrote a Rx for ritalin and I began researching ADD and what steps I should...
- self-medication with adrenaline 8th March 2008
... which have about the same effect on the brain as Ritalin . Course, Ritalin doesn't usually make kids cry first ... with things, while taking low dosages of (generic) Ritalin . This post by janewhite1 is another piece of the puzzle...
- Concerta vs adderall 7th March 2008
... appear your Adderall is quiting on you.
I've been on Ritalin for I don't know how long now. Today, I can't focus...
... long-acting formulation of methylphenidate (which is Ritalin ). "Take one as needed" is an odd way to prescribe...
- So is long-term medication for ADD good or bad? 29th February 2008
... long history. I have a younger brother who was on ritalin in the 1970s and 80s...he was put on it at the age ... after being diagnosed as ADHD and I grew hearing how ritalin was the reason he never got "better" and all the negative ... that showed themselves in him were because he was on ritalin and not because my parents tried all the harsh disciplines ... started fires, he ran away (after he was taken off ritalin and after my parents got divorced) and who knows which ... actions. Was it the divorce? Was it being taken off Ritalin after his dosage got up to 125mg because he kept adjusting ... witnessed with my brother and heard my father blame on ritalin because of my brother....
Fast forward to now...My ... the time he was in third grade and yes I put him on ritalin from third to 8th grade when he was old enough to ... son was 13 he was able to finally tell me that the ritalin made it so he couldn't think, that it slowed his mind...
... you. I an attest that I am very happy with (generic) Ritalin . On days that I take it, I can cope with life, the...
- Frustrated and Angry . . . (way too long. :( ) 24th February 2008
... life of feeling like a failure. I had 3 months on Ritalin , during which time I felt like the world was open ... and I moved to Germany 12 years ago. At that time, Ritalin was looked upon with suspicion in this country. Basically ... , I was told that Ritalin was addictive and that I would not be allowed to have ... there existed a doctor anywhere who might prescribe Ritalin to a middle-aged lady. By that time my German language ... before I found someone who was willing to prescribe Ritalin for me.
You can read other posts of mine to read ... didn't treat adults with ADD or they didn't prescribe Ritalin , my husband reminded me that we had taken one more ... successes don't exist! I have finally had access to Ritalin since June, and that has helped a great deal. As I...
- metadate 22nd February 2008
... until the beginning of the 5th grade to put her on Ritalin and it helped so much that teachers and friends noticed...
- Metadate for and 8-year-old? 19th February 2008
... form of methylphenidate (which is the same thing as Ritalin ).
I can certainly understand that you aren't comfortabl...
- alternatives 15th February 2008
... would
necesitate my being off of medication such as ritalin , concerta,
aderal, ect. for a year before I enlisted...
- methylphenidate sa dosage question 15th February 2008
... know what doses are available for methylphenidate ( ritalin generic)? Is this the exteneded release form?...
- add and depression 14th February 2008
... problem. I went to the doc yesterday and was put on ritalin . I also have some depression. I have alot of anxiety ... two types of meds for ADD. One is stimulants like Ritalin , Vyvance,Adderall,Concerta, Dexadrine. The other's ... their own side effects of course for some people. The ritalin has caused jaw tightness and slight headache but today...
- Parent of a 15 year old with ADD. Need advice. 14th February 2008
... are not the same thing. People taking adderall or ritalin will be physically dependent but very rarely addicted...
- car wreck caused ADD & RX calls for Ritalin & Adderall?? 12th February 2008
... looks, quakes like a duck. What is it?
Adderall and Ritalin can induce depression and can cause stomach upset...
- 27 year old male with questions about newly prescribed medication. Please Help! 10th February 2008
... for ADD. Then I started with Adderall. Now I'm on Ritalin . I take my meds every day. My advice for you is to...
- Ritalin and anxiety attacks? 7th February 2008
... would get those attacks once in a while...but with Ritalin , it was almost guaranteed after taking 20 mg....
... may sound obvious, but be sure you are taking your Ritalin with food. Sounds like it is upsetting your stomach...
- Please help me with My 7 yr old Daughter 6th February 2008
... with a possibly addicting drug sch as Adderall or Ritalin that in the end the decision of wheter or not to give...
- Ridalin covered by insurance 5th February 2008
... only med that my insurance would cover was generic IR Ritalin . I'm 56 and live in PA.
If it is true that ins ... . companies in NY cannot cover Ritalin for adult ADHD more than likely they do cover Adderall...
- Do your ADHD kids do this too? 4th February 2008
... which have about the same effect on the brain as Ritalin . Course, Ritalin doesn't usually make kids cry first...
... which have about the same effect on the brain as Ritalin . Course, Ritalin doesn't usually make kids cry first...
- Help With Adult Add 3rd February 2008
... happened with my case is quite positive. I was put on Ritalin back in October or November. It took just a little ... sounds weird to me since I hear my friends call the Ritalin speed. I'm a child of the 60s, so I know what speed...
- i need advice 1st February 2008
... d like to note that the reason that the drugs (i.e Ritalin , Adderall, etc.) just mask the symptoms is because...
- help for my 6 year old who is adhd-odd on adderall xr 29th January 2008
... was on that when he was younger. I am 45 and take Ritalin La 20 mg at 8am and another at noon that last for...
- Really bad after they wear off or I take it off 28th January 2008
... might cautiously try a very low dose (5mg?) of IR Ritalin just before the Daytrana quits on you toward day's...
- ADHD and tics/habits? 26th January 2008
... diagnosed as a teenager as having ADHD, and he was put on Ritalin in his teen years...but he quit it cold turkey because...
- What is strattera? 21st January 2008
... atomoxetine. It works differently than the traditional Ritalin because it's not a stimulant, and affects different...
- What medication is good for adult ADD? 20th January 2008
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Update on my problem with the Focalin/ Ritalin elevated blood pressure and heart rate problems. ... shrink did prescribe a different generic form of the Ritalin , Methylin, which doesn't elevate my blood pressure...
- Adult ADD, OCD-like behaviors? 18th January 2008
... joint.
I said in another post that every form of Ritalin that I have been prescribed (which is what works ... other post.
I find that while not as good as the Ritalin , the Diazepam (5 mg once a day) works to the point...
- ritalin 16th January 2008
... alleged ADHD. A 5 year old child should not be given Ritalin , Adderall, or any other behavior modification med...
... off in a cuple of hours,now he has been prescribed ritalin 20 mg, i am worried, is this too many mg's for my ... child, i guess when i heard the name ritalin i got scared because i've heard alot of bad things ... of ritalin . my child is 5 yrs old, is there anyone out there...
- side effects 13th January 2008
... my son was diagnosed with adhd and put on ritalin la i just read that it could cause sudden death if ... fluid from the rsv could this be a problem with the ritalin should i be concerned thank...
... Mitral Valve prolapse, this includes stimulates like Ritalin , decongestants and even coffee. I don't think it could...
- I spoil TV programmes for everyone else! 13th January 2008
... ordinary caffeine has many of the same effects as ritalin or adderall, and morning coffee doesn't carry the...
- terrible side effects on concerta 11th January 2008
... It works well but he has no appatite. We tried ritalin really bad and adderall that was the worst. Maybe...
- sorry for the long post but I'm new 10th January 2008
... What to do? Dont be "Hey, get me a script for some ritalin ." Just explain the problem, and let the doc propose...
- Is there natural relief for ADD? 9th January 2008
... claimed for prescription meds. Worse of all, my need for Ritalin is reduced but not eliminated.
For focus/concentration...
- 7yr old son newly on Concerta... need some advice ! 9th January 2008
... too had to up the Meds. We also tried adderall and ritalin both really messed him up. All I can say is talk...
- daytrana vs vyvanse vs adderral ????? comments please. 5th January 2008
... the daytrana patch. i think it is just transdermal ritalin . i've never tried ritalin. can anyone relay their...
... question is amphetamine (or D-Amphet./ L-amphet.)vs. ritalin in adults )
thanks,
ms1:):)...
... me. and finally, daytrana -- the methylphenidate ( ritalin ) patch. it stays stuck until i pull it off. energy...
- 60 year old female with ADD 30th December 2007
... everyone of her children has suffered. She takes Ritalin . When I shared all the things that I do, she said ... like her ADD. She gave me this 10 mg tablet of the Ritalin and said to take it. The result was amazing, almost...
... Well, yes and no. You are still on a low dose of Ritalin so it may be that you need a higher dose. On the ... hand, here is something you need to be aware of: Ritalin - as well as the other stimulants - produce a lovely...
... feelings" from ADD medication. Alcohol, sure, but not Ritalin . I felt exactly the same, except it was like there ... too high.
The only way to get a true "high" on Ritalin is to inject it, which some foolish youths try to...
... also many different meds to try for ADD, for example, Ritalin , knock me out for hours. Yes it was common for them...
... everyone of her children has suffered. She takes Ritalin . When I shared all the things that I do, she said ... like her ADD. She gave me this 10 mg tablet of the Ritalin and said to take it. The result was amazing, almost...
... everyone of her children has suffered. She takes Ritalin . When I shared all the things that I do, she said ... like her ADD. She gave me this 10 mg tablet of the Ritalin and said to take it. The result was amazing, almost...
... have been on a number of medications including both ritalin and aderol. my doctor also had to keep raising my...
... medication so he can decide whether to increase the Ritalin or change to something else. I liked what brittanylynn88 ... said about Strattera. I just started taking Ritalin about 2 months ago. What I liked most about the Ritalin...
- Economic Reality and ADHD 28th December 2007
... drinking, half hot-blooded-spaghetti-benders, I agree ... Ritalin and amphetamine class meds SUCK. They are no damn...
- Should I Be On Meds? 18th December 2007
... and was diagnosed with ADD and she wants me to "try" Ritalin . She said start with 5mg per day/twice a day and ... Question is....I dont "feel" that much different on the Ritalin , so does that mean my ADD symptons aren't bad enough ... meds and hope for a little improvement? Also, if Ritalin doesn't do much, is it worth it to try Adderol? I...
... now. I have felt very jittery this past week on the Ritalin so I am going to stop taking them. I had a slight...
- Can Ritalin Cause Palpatations AFter it wears off? 17th December 2007
... stimulant?
You decide. The stimulation of 5mg of Ritalin is about the same as a strong cup of coffee. That ... does not mean that you can substitute coffee for Ritalin because caffeine effects the brain very differently ... That being said, a strong cup of coffee and 5mg of Ritalin will double the load on your heart. Everyone gets ...
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-I read somewhere that Ritalin slows down the heart a little and increases the blood...
- benadryl and ritalin 7th December 2007
... family problems. can i give her benadryl if she is on ritalin . what about over the counter sleep medicines. is ... dmgibson83,
Does daughter have sleep problems only on Ritalin ? Is the Ritalin causing the sleep problems?
Bob...
- Son with ADHD and ODD 6th December 2007
... He is on Ritalin LA 30 mg in the morning at 7, 5mg of Ritalin (good ... fashioned, not LA) at 11:30 am, and another 5mg of Ritalin at 4 pm. It just does not seem like enough. I feel...
... I'd talk to the doc about a longer-acting form of Ritalin . Metadate and Concerta are the exact same med as ... Ritalin. They act much longer than Ritalin LA and therefore don't have the ups and downs that ... from them in the evening is much smoother than with Ritalin or Ritalin LA.
It sounds to me like son's emotions ... and dry" - it's not a comfortable feeling. I tried Ritalin LA exactly twice and swore "Never Again"! I was an...
... I'd talk to the doc about a longer-acting form of Ritalin . Metadate and Concerta are the exact same med as ... Ritalin. They act much longer than Ritalin LA and therefore don't have the ups and downs that ... from them in the evening is much smoother than with Ritalin or Ritalin LA.
It sounds to me like son's emotions ... and dry" - it's not a comfortable feeling. I tried Ritalin LA exactly twice and swore "Never Again"! I was an...
- Have anyone had results reading "Getting Things Done"? 6th December 2007
... suggest. I also am glad that I have access to generic Ritalin . Implementing those suggestions would be extremely...
- What's your favorite medicine? 27th November 2007
... I then switched to Adderall XR and occasionally Ritalin . While those worked, I had to take something to calm...
... janewhite1,
I take generic Ritalin . I am fortunate to have found something that works...
- my disabled son takes Ritalin 26th November 2007
... new behaviors that have begun since he started the Ritalin ?...
... new behaviors that have begun since he started the Ritalin ?
he cries alot more as he never use to show emotions ... hurt anyone, and than other days it seems that the Ritalin isn't working as he starts hit and hurting people ... but since he has been on Ritalin i will admit the violence has cut down he still can...
... cardiac effects, stunted growth are a few negatives of Ritalin . The crying is also a side effect, my nephew got that...
... severe behavior problems since infancy. He was on Ritalin his whole childhood. It helped him greatly until ... would never have gotten through his childhood without Ritalin .
Maybe they have better medicine now?
Or maybe your...
- Frustrated and Tired...Help!! 20th November 2007
... medicine. There are several stimulant medications ( ritalin , adderall, dexedrine, maybe others), and a few nonstimulant...
- Vyvanse...1st day...BAD BAD BAD! 16th November 2007
... gets better! I was on Concerta 54mg and then 10mg of ritalin in the afternoon. Well i felt like it wasn't working...
... gets better! I was on Concerta 54mg and then 10mg of ritalin in the afternoon. Well i felt like it wasn't working...
... gets better! I was on Concerta 54mg and then 10mg of ritalin in the afternoon. Well i felt like it wasn't working...
- EINSTEIN ONLY MADE C's 16th November 2007
... have nieces and nephews who many years ago were on Ritalin and my brother-in-law is also on these meds right...
- Alternative to stimulants for ADD for my college age son 14th November 2007
... So let's try "Concerta." Concerta is long acting Ritalin .
Those are all the possibilities I can think of...
- 20 year old with tourettes 11th November 2007
... child is predisposed to tourettes and he is given ritalin that there is an ingredient in ritalin that sets the...
... myself am 20 years old like your son. I've just started ritalin and the toretts is anoying but i deal with. My finger ... im done or bored which rarely happens. When im on ritalin i get very moody at doses lower than 25-30mg every ... Asking for more is my last resort. Aswell i find on ritalin im not picky with what i get obsessed with. Even clean...
... child is predisposed to tourettes and he is given ritalin that there is an ingredient in ritalin that sets the...
- When to take Strattera - morning or night 10th November 2007
... very sedating. Straterra is *not* a stimulant like Ritalin or Adderall. It doesn't cause the insomnia that they...
- 10 mg ritalin dosage not as effective as 5 mg? 9th November 2007
... Daytrana patch at 10mg is NOT a larger dose than 5mg of Ritalin . The reason is this: Ritalin - unless it's the long...
- Negative impact of having ADD on your medical record? 8th November 2007
... just seen my doctor on monday and started back on ritalin for adult ADD and i am thinking he has made the diagnosis...
- Adult ADD/Ritalin LA Not Working 8th November 2007
... and to ADD (adult). I was just diagnosed and put on Ritalin LA 20mg once a day. So far all I notice is the ability ... results. Has anyone had this type of result with Ritalin LA? An advice is appreciated!!!!...
... again.
P.S. In my subject line I meant to say Ritalin LA NOT working, not NOW working, oops.
...
- Need some guidance on ADD (limbic/Inattentive)... new to topic 7th November 2007
... lasts for 8 - 10 hours in you. I am taking generic Ritalin , which is "supposed" to last for 3 hours. It lasts ... someone here has more info on this. I take generic Ritalin , which is a pill -- it's a simple thing to break it...
... this has been easier since I got my prescription for Ritalin . :)
--Rheanna...
- scared of side effects of adderall 6th November 2007
... and hair loss. So, we're back to the trusty standby Ritalin ....
- Strattera 3rd November 2007
... nowdays it seems.
I like the idea that Aderrall and Ritalin are also prescribed for chronic tiredness since they...
- Question about Ritalin 3rd November 2007
... different meds. What works for me may not work for you.
Ritalin really does make a difference for me. I can focus ... without.
To answer your original question, yes, Ritalin helps me to focus and may help you. But that is only...
... focus." I you want to sleep at night, you can't take Ritalin in the evening. I don't think your plan will work...
... Thanks Bob....what about taking the Ritalin early am around 9am or so? My work day is up at 5...
... Ritalin (methylphenidate) has a relatively short efficacy ... span. There are extended release versions such as Ritalin LA, Concerta, Metadate and others.
The devil is...
- Need advice on this one Adderall or Ritalin?? 23rd October 2007
... For me ritalin had more side effects but basically gave me the same ... If it's working great than stick with it because ritalin is sometimes very unpleasant for those who experience...
- New to Adderall XR 22nd October 2007
... in the evenings and can't sleep, the prescription Ritalin LA is good and doesn't cause as many mood changes...
- How much Fish Oil for a 12 year old with ADD 20th October 2007
... 15-week group.
Compared with results of studies of Ritalin and Concerta, they found that fish oils were more...
- Ritalin and job drug test 20th October 2007
... most pre-employment tests target the methylphenidate ( Ritalin ) signature. Adderall, on the other hand, because it...
- Wellbutrin SR for ADD??? 19th October 2007
... relatively low risk. But neither are as effective as Ritalin .
It would be my pleasure to quit the Rit and go...
... meds
that they had tried such as Adderall and Ritalin .
4) It is also a great med used to treat SAD (seasonal...
... acquiesced. He writes a script for two 10mg generic ritalin s AM/PM because my HMO won't pay for any ADHD med other ... than generic - not Strattera, Adderall, Ritalin LA, Concerta, etc. Generic or pay out of the pocket ... on ranting. Then he writes me a script for 2 20mg Ritalin SR. Please note that SR is old technology that doesn...
- Please help!!!!! 18th October 2007
... agreed that it was ADHD, and gave her a low dose of ritalin . I did this because I believe it was the right thing...
- I have adult ADD! yay 14th October 2007
... on C. Yep, I'm an ol' geeKzer.
Anyway, generic Ritalin (methylphenidate) is pretty cheap - 40 to 60 bucks...
