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Bipolar Disorder board
  1. "normal" 10th March 2004
    ... night. i wont take anything during the day except ritalin to keep me awake. im coming off trileptal while im...

  2. calling all lithium users...i'm one of you now 28th February 2004
    ... wasnt as bad yesterday but i admit i had to take a ritalin to get me through shopping with my daughter at the...

  3. more drugs. 25th February 2004
    ... suicidal) so pdoc added lamictal to trileptal and ritalin , and zyprexa if i get insomnia again. i hate zyprexa ... than i am now....so off the trileptal means off the ritalin , because ritalin is what gets me through the sedation...
    ... so pdoc added lamictal to trileptal and ritalin , and zyprexa if i get insomnia again. i hate zyprexa ... ask your pdoc about dropping both the Trileptol and Ritalin together. I think it's hard to tell what's going...
    ... suicidal) so pdoc added lamictal to trileptal and ritalin , and zyprexa if i get insomnia again. i hate zyprexa ... than i am now....so off the trileptal means off the ritalin , because ritalin is what gets me through the sedation...

  4. secrets 19th January 2004
    ... off going to the bathroom. i think i need to up the ritalin , but will i just be going up exponentially? i want...

  5. His name is Gerry 17th January 2004
    ... his desperation he took a small amount of street Ritalin and this has helped him. I had coffee with him last ... desperate and that he told his doctor about his taking the Ritalin . There was an improvement with the Ritalin and I ... treatments for him. I asked him if he had asked about Ritalin and bipolar on the internet. He said that he has ... have helped me. I am not asking for advice about Ritalin or bipolar. He is capable of doing this on his own...
    ... don thave to figure it out. also, i am prescribed ritalin , to offset the sedating affects of my mood stabilizer...
    ... don thave to figure it out. also, i am prescribed ritalin , to offset the sedating affects of my mood stabilizer ... him. I believe in his desperation he read about Ritalin on the internet and bought some and tried it. The ... result of my ignorance. His doctor just dismissed Ritalin after he told the doctor that it helped him. I am...
    ... posts re: need to vent, medications, self medication, Ritalin etc. I do not think I am going to have to twist his...
    ... rested. I asked him if he talked to his doctor about Ritalin and he said his doctor said no because it would make...

  6. Trileptal 12th January 2004
    ... pretty much felt sedated during the day. my pdoc added ritalin . so i take ritalin twice during the day and trileptal...
    ... pretty much felt sedated during the day. my pdoc added ritalin . so i take ritalin twice during the day and trileptal ... Yup, I have slowly gone up in dosage. I've taken ritalin before but it made me hypomanic. Any other recommendations...
    ... Yup, I have slowly gone up in dosage. I've taken ritalin before but it made me hypomanic. Any other recommendations ... pdoc also suggested adding an antidepressant if the ritalin did not work for me, i dunno if that helps. she suggested ... wellbutrin. we opted to try the ritalin first because i do not respond well to antidepressants...

  7. very confused about everything... 8th January 2004
    ... sleep, and it takes care of that. so my pdoc added ritalin instead of an AD so that i could stay alert (it also ... themselves so she was more comfortable with giving me the ritalin , also, it works right away. it doesnt always work...

  8. Trileptal & Seroquel 4th January 2004
    ... i am currently on trileptal and ritalin (to keep me awake and alert and functioning during ... i think. i just have problems staying awake. the ritalin has helped quite a bit with that. so anyways, i havent...

  9. my list 5th December 2003
    ... seroquel (2 or 3 more that i forgot) trileptal ritalin now the last two are what im on now. they seem...

  10. anyone heard of the link of thyroid to bi polar? 1st December 2003
    ... for the bipolar, but treat the sedating affects with ritalin . I recently heard that a misdiagnosis is often made...

  11. Organic Lithium from the Health Food Store really works. 5th October 2003
    ... he is on rispital, ritalin (the long lasting ),and paxil and clonidine too. ...

Brain & Nervous System Disorders board
  1. Problems with my cognitive brain function 30th April 2008
    ... memory both short term and some long term. He put me on Ritalin and then Adderall to aid the Strattera and this just...

  2. So Afriad...No one knows and no one seems to really care 7th June 2007
    ... never normal my parents damn near made me toxic with Ritalin trying to force me to act "normal" I always had tummy...

  3. It's a struggle to think, write and speak--why? 6th October 2006
    ... worse. then they thought it might be ADD, so I'm on Ritalin but I still can't concentrate on ANYTHING. I had...
    ... worse. then they thought it might be ADD, so I'm on Ritalin but I still can't concentrate on ANYTHING. I had...

  4. 19 years - a long list of severe symptoms - and no diagnose. 6th June 2005
    ... reported to have dopamine stimulating effect (e.g. ritalin , effexor) make all my symptoms worse. I don’t smoke...
    ... reported to have dopamine stimulating effect (e.g. ritalin , effexor) make all my symptoms worse. I don’t smoke...
    ... reported to have dopamine stimulating effect (e.g. ritalin , effexor) make all my symptoms worse. I don’t smoke...

  5. rythmic twitches in several places 16th January 2004
    ... now, i must say - i'm in my early 30s and take ritalin for ADD (past 4 years) in college, i used ecstacy ... twitching? Is it something that could be caused by ritalin ? Thanks for any expert advise or opinions...
    ... jolt. now, i must say - i'm in my early 30s and take ritalin for ADD (past 4 years) in college, i used ecstacy ... twitching? Is it something that could be caused by ritalin ?... QUOTE] Just a suggestion... As you are ... aware, Ritalin is a cns stimulant and that could cause twitching...

  6. information about shrinking cerabellum 28th August 2003
    ... Do a search on an engine on ritalin brain shrinkage and you will find. and also X. ...

  7. I'm frustrated and scared 29th June 2002
    ... the only thing that he has done was prescribe me ritalin to help with energy. It has helped but now I am having ... tingling and dizzy spells. (I had them before the ritalin , just very mild). I know that I feel like I am losing...

  8. permanent damage from drug use 31st May 2002
    ... disorder. I started taking paxil...then zyprexa...then ritalin . Now, 2 years later, I still suffer from the same...

Cancer board
  1. Feedback needed re:pancreatic cancer 6th June 2008
    ... Depression is common. I was reading some people take ritalin or antidepressants. Again, something to discuss with...

Cancer: Breast board
  1. I'm so worried. What could it be? 14th May 2007
    ... in the last year and my Dr says its due to starting ritalin for narcolepsy but seems to me like alot of weight ... to lose for ritalin . Last week i noticed a red spot on my breast and went...

Cancer: Colon & Rectal board
  1. CHEMO Hangover 23rd July 2006
    ... medications to boost your energy such as Provigil or Ritalin . And I should have said, first and foremost, please...

  2. Has anyone tried.... 13th March 2005
    ... seen in the literature that sometimes Provigil or Ritalin are used to help combat the fatigue associated with...

Cancer: Lung board
  1. Small Cell Lung cancer 4th January 2002
    ... his appetite until the sixth round. He is taking Ritalin for energy and it also helps act as an anti-depressant...

  2. Warning: Prophylactic Brain Radiation 19th March 2001
    ... brain damage was obvious when she had to be put on Ritalin , just to be able to respond to conversation! So the...
    ... Please, please, please ask about putting your Mom on Ritalin . They put my Mom on it, and the difference was totally...

Cerebral Palsy board
  1. Simply amazing! 7th November 2003
    ... spasticity, not eleviate it. I guess it's like the drug Ritalin where those who ARE hyper are mellowed down by it...
    ... spasticity, not eleviate it. I guess it's like the drug Ritalin where those who ARE hyper are mellowed down by it ... tune me in" to the gimps of today. It is true about Ritalin or Methylphenidate. People I've known, have abused...
    ... waiting for Reader's Digest to contact me.) LOL RE Ritalin : They have a non-stimulant drug out for ADHD now called ... This is for adults!...Now sit down and take your Ritalin !" :)...

Children's Health board
  1. 5 year old cries a lot, low self esteem, doesn't pay attention 18th January 2008
    ... I did at her age. They were prepared to put me on Ritalin (sp?), but it turned out it was just a phase and by...

  2. new to this_tic ? 7th May 2007
    ... My son at 6 developed tics due to ADD meds ( ritalin to be specific). They went away after two months of...

  3. Sensory Integration(Processing)Disorder 24th April 2006
    ... he always seems to be in a state of flux. He is on Ritalin because it helps him to focus at school. He clenches...

  4. 9yr old STILL puts ANYTHING in her mouth! Why? 14th December 2005
    ... it's funny to her. Of course, when she takes her Ritalin , she's "normal" and serious and doesn't put "as many ... is to pick things up off the floor. Anyways, the Ritalin DOES help her, but, I feel like she has the WRONG...

  5. Seroquel and Ritalin for 12 year old 7th February 2005
    ... have tried using tea and soda as a calmer but only Ritalin seems to work. Yes he was having sleeping problems...
    ... Strattera for his ADHD, the former being a stimulant like Ritalin and Strattera is a non-stimulant. If he lacks either...

  6. big heart,BIG TEMPER 30th October 2004
    ... ride to hell. At the age of 4yrs they place him on ritalin (10mg) once aday & the blood work they did showed a ... but the doctor couldnt tell me what they were.The ritalin seemed to make a difference & he was totally a new ... other kids but myself as well,so they increased his ritalin 25mg once aday & told me he was ADHD. Once he started ... know all of his allergys he will have to remain on ritalin to keep him controlled. I would like to know if anyone...

  7. Sleep Apnea-tonsils removed 29th September 2004
    ... the Becalmed supplement and other than trying the ritalin route I am encouraging him.....maybe thats what we...

  8. Emotionally distraught child - school requires medication 26th March 2004
    ... dyskinesia for the anti-psychotic drugs. Adderall, Ritalin , etc. can cause insomnia, emotional lability, and ... a man named Lawrence T. Smith, who's son died from Ritalin . You can find more on the net to present a good...

  9. 4 yr. old wakes up constantly 3rd September 2003
    ... JennMom, My son does have ADHD and takes Strattera AND Ritalin . Concerta kept him up till all hours of the night ... fall asleep better is to take a low dose (5mg) of Ritalin about one hour before bedtime. For my son, the Strattera ... which can also interfere with sleep patterns). The Ritalin helps his focusing (Strattera doesn't work for that ... for him). The Strattera also seems to prevent the Ritalin let down that can be hard to handle. Does your son...

  10. Antibodics first 5 days of life 29th August 2003
    ... been borderline ADD and in Kindergarten was placed on Ritalin then Dexedrime for 4 months. That was the only time...

  11. child adhd - help need opinions! (long) 23rd January 2003
    ... severe ADHD (she's been assessed), she's been on meds ( Ritalin ) since she was 5 3/4, she has always had to take the ... disorder). He also was assessed, he is also medicated ( Ritalin ) at a more normal dose. He was doing horrible in school...
    ... and an "ice day"). I did a medication trial (7.5 mg ritalin ) on my daughter over these 5 days. This is what my...

  12. Prozac for kids? Give me a break! 4th January 2003
    ... people to judge? To whom ever said "I would never use Ritalin " I hope to God you never have to but when it comes...
    ... of the parents. I know of one 11 year old child on Ritalin , whose parents were aggrevated because she was acting...
    ... average intelligence. if we give him a trial of low dose ritalin and he responds, even though i don't wish for him...
    ... parents. My sister's son was told he needed to be on Ritalin but ended up he is a 'gifted' child. He does not...

  13. Ritalin and Sports 4th January 2003
    ... My son has been on ritalin for quite some time. I would prefer my child to ... take the ritalin before participating in contact sports simply for ... seems dangereous, especially with the sports. The ritalin takes the 'energy' and chanels it into concertration ... park for a boy's session on skateboards (minus the ritalin ). When I picked them up, the ADDh one was limping ... and treated as broken) I insist on him having his ritalin before any activities for his own safety. Chat with...
    ... I have 2 children on ritalin and it really helps them to focus. My daughter (11 ... don't think you should worry about this kid being on ritalin -if he NEEDS it to focus I'd be more worried about...
    ... I was under the impression that ritalin was a downer and that he might be unalert or spaced...

  14. Anyone's child do this? 17th April 2001
    ... she does this. She is ADHD and has recently started ritalin but she was doing this before being on meds. Is there...

Chronic Fatigue board
  1. CFS: Any New Answers? 2nd April 2008
    ... 200mg Provigil. For lack of motivation, I take 10mg Ritalin . I still have days where I accomplish nothing,...

  2. Adderall???? 8th February 2008
    ... I started out on Ritalin a year and a half ago, but it only lasted three hours ... headaches (though I was having full-on migraines from the ritalin ), which isn't a normal reaction, but I've had trouble...

  3. Provigil Working Very Well For My Fatigue 13th January 2008
    ... jealous! Provigil did absolutely nothing for me! Nor did Ritalin . Adderrall works but only a couple times a week because...

  4. HELP! VERY desperate! My quality of life is so low due to fatigue 5th November 2007
    ... I have currently justified that I would rather use Ritalin or methamphetamine daily than to succumb to feeling...

  5. I'm new here, Thank God there ARE people in the world who understand 20th September 2007
    ... fentenol patches, ultram for pain, inderal for swelling, ritalin for fatigue, zyprexa, and zoloft for bipolar. I get ... so tired of all the meds. they just gave me the ritalin after trying for 2 years to get the insurance co....

  6. New to CFS 22nd March 2007
    ... like an addict trying to score pills or something!): Ritalin , Dexadrine, Wellbutrin, Provigil, Phentermine, Cymbalta...
    ... like an addict trying to score pills or something!): Ritalin , Dexadrine, Wellbutrin, Provigil, Phentermine, Cymbalta ... ve taken some of the meds you mentioned. I was on Ritalin for awhile as it works for some. It execerbated my...

  7. Any Moms with Young Children? 7th July 2005
    ... work, they'd approve the Provigil. So I had to try Ritalin and Adderall first. I told him after a few days they...

  8. 19 years - a long list of severe symptoms - and no diagnose. CFS ?? 8th June 2005
    ... reported to have dopamine stimulating effect (e.g. ritalin , effexor) make all my symptoms worse. I don’t smoke...

  9. No energy, help! 20th May 2005
    ... possibly have it approved was if I tried Adderall or Ritalin instead first. It's nice at what great lengths our ... could call the insurance company to say I've tried Ritalin and Adderall, they both made me sick and can they ... the Provigil? Then, they did. I had just enough Ritalin at the time to take a few, by the time the bottle...

  10. Sleep All Day - Desperate 23rd February 2005
    ... out of this - I have afeeling though I was refused Ritalin before as it is not to be used by asthmatics. Have...
    ... about this med. I TOO have heard about meds like Ritalin or Strattera for ADD that can help with fatigue, but...
    ... this stuff, but I can't. My doctor first put me on Ritalin and it helped some, but not a whole lot (though I...

  11. What should I do next? 24th January 2005
    ... Sure, CM, along with cytomel and levoxthyroxine, and ritalin , I am taking Dr. T's revitalizing formula - it is...
    ... Sure, CM, along with cytomel and levoxthyroxine, and ritalin , I am taking Dr. T's revitalizing formula - it is ... did it go at the doctor's? I was actually put on Ritalin a couple of weeks ago, and I haven't noticed any improvemen...
    ... and in his opinion are not worth taking. How much ritalin ? What type - long acting or short acting? Seems some...

  12. anyone have experience with Provigil? 28th December 2004
    ... see if that works. They said ok, but I had to try Ritalin or Adderall first-because it's cheaper! Great, give...

  13. Anyone take Provigil? 27th September 2003
    ... neurologists said his other patient similar to me takes Ritalin . Hope this helps you....
    ... neurologists said his other patient similar to me takes Ritalin . Hope this helps you. Hello, I know this...

  14. Opinions- please 15th May 2003
    ... Hi Alisa - some CFS patients do have luck with Ritalin and Dexedrine etc. (Dextroamphetamine) , but there...

  15. Getting fed up with feeling this way 1st August 2002
    ... know when it's going to hit me. Anyhow, doc gave me Ritalin and it helps with the energy a bit. Without it, I...

  16. Another question for all CF patients 10th April 2002
    ... I do note that some days I am not needing as much Ritalin as the next but, that could also reflect my movement...

Cosmetic Surgery board
  1. Need Help For Varicose Veins 19th June 2003
    ... development) might be antihistamines for hives; or Ritalin for ADD. You get the idea. That other saline solution...

Depression board
  1. past and presant trazodone takers.. 16th June 2008
    ... stopped, probably the tiredness the next day. I take ritalin prn during the day so it might help with that. My...

  2. Got excited then let down dangit 27th April 2008
    ... It made me sleepy all the time. I recently tried ritalin for ADD I wonder if I could try Lex again and take ... the ritalin with it for energy. Just grasping at straws lately ... depression. Anyway I would love thoughts on Lexapro and ritalin ?? Thanks guys (:...

  3. big step now 6th November 2007
    ... everywhere. See if your doc would be willing to try you on Ritalin , Adderall, Concerta or one of those. I take Ritalin...

  4. this just gets worse.... 22nd August 2007
    ... ADHD? You might benefit from those meds? I think ritalin can be dangerous, and not to be used if the patient...

  5. AD "Booster" Med? 20th July 2007
    ... I've taken Buspar before... Also tried Ritalin once (I have OCD and it seemed to help me "focus"...

  6. Somebody help me....anybody....I have too much to lose 2nd June 2007
    ... getting severely unhappy around eighth grade, taken Ritalin , Adderall, Lexapro, Wellbutrin and been prescribed...

  7. Hey guys, need help please! 17th May 2007
    ... this constant "brain fog". I've experimented with Ritalin and Adderall, and they both help quite a bit to help...

  8. prejudiced against meds 8th May 2007
    ... ADD as being bogus because my younger cousin was on Ritalin as a child and it messed him up soooo badly. I just...

  9. Would this be depression? 29th April 2007
    ... [QUOTE= Ritalin ;2952662]I was sad most of the time. I always felt ... worthless I've always been crippled with shyness Ritalin , when I overcame my issues it helped for me to know ... most important tool in overcoming your issues!). So Ritalin , where do you think that your issues came from?...
    ... Ritalin , you stopped the other children from teasing you but...
    ... Ritalin , therapy changed my life, you might want to seriously...

  10. Lack of Motivation 8th April 2007
    ... health. I take Trazodone for sleep 300 mg and Ritalin 10mg 4x's a day to get some energy but I still feel...

  11. Trazodone for sleep 6th April 2007
    ... energy during the daytime my doctor prescribed 40mg of Ritalin spaced out 4xs during the day. That along with the...

  12. Taking oxycodone for depression 8th March 2007
    ... done nothing for my depression. My doctor put me on Ritalin 10 mgs four times a day because I was always tired ... depressed. These two prescriptions Lortab 2 tabs MAX and Ritalin 10 mg 4 X's a day have given me my life back so I...
    ... was so tired and lacked any energy. She told me that Ritalin would do what Provigil did but at a lower cost. Provigil ... was around $8. per pill. She has had success using Ritalin with other depressed adult patients. It's amazing ... that Ritalin works differently in depressed adult patients than...

  13. Generic Wellbutrin XL 13th January 2007
    ... some effect. I experienced it directly with generic ritalin . Also this generic is very new. I have a gut feeling...

  14. Depression, Apathy, OCD, WHATTT? 2nd January 2007
    ... addressing the problem medically) and was later put on Ritalin . Now at this point I was like ADD and OCD at the ... of Zoloft and noticed I could coherently reduce my Ritalin dose. By this time, my Klonapin had been upped ... incrementally per day due to the social anxiety that the Ritalin brought out. To this day I really don't know for ... bouncing around with the withdrawls of each medication ( Ritalin , Klonapin, and Zoloft). I hated the inconsistency ... already done this partly by using Conceta instead of Ritalin - which is just an extended release of the same med...

  15. bored, tired, unmotivated.. 18th September 2006
    ... biggest drug dealer of all, your shrink. I've tried Ritalin (Methylphenidate, an "Amphetamine-like" drug) once...
    ... If Ritalin helped before, find a doctor & try it again. Know...

  16. Effexor XR tapering question 20th August 2006
    ... who will be able to do follow-up. He is also taking Ritalin . Does anyone have any experience with those two together...

  17. How Many Meds before one works? 15th August 2006
    ... of meds he has been on over the yrs; i.e., tenex, ritalin , adderall, zoloft, wellbutrin, as well as others I...
    ... of meds he has been on over the yrs; i.e., tenex, ritalin , adderall, zoloft, wellbutrin, as well as others I...
    ... of meds he has been on over the yrs; i.e., tenex, ritalin , adderall, zoloft, wellbutrin, as well as others I...

  18. Finally An Answer 12th August 2006
    ... 214 lbs and I'm only 5' 3". She then suggested Ritalin . I was surprised because I knew this was medication ... spent all of these years being so miserable and that Ritalin has finally given me back the quality of life I've...

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