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  1. To those contemplating ADHD meds. 24th May 2005
    ... literature (and hasn't been "hushed up", why is that?). Ritalin has been around for many years. Is there any evidence...
    ... literature (and hasn't been "hushed up", why is that?). Ritalin has been around for many years. Is there any evidence ... and they couldn't stop the infection that time. Ritalin has been around for a long time but not widely used ... 1990's so we must go by statistics much younger than Ritalin 's age. Tardive Dyskinesia isn't being hushed up...
    ... and they couldn't stop the infection that time. Ritalin has been around for a long time but not widely used ... 1990's so we must go by statistics much younger than Ritalin 's age. Tardive Dyskinesia isn't being hushed up...

  2. mdloops, Jennita, index.html 17th May 2005
    ... time its your fault? So why do it? Truth be told, Ritalin works for me. Fact is, works like a chain gang. But ... bottle. index.html helped understand how to judge the Ritalin 's effectiveness. Am I ADD? Not how I feel. So I benefited...
    ... time its your fault? So why do it? Truth be told, Ritalin works for me. Fact is, works like a chain gang. But ... bottle. index.html helped understand how to judge the Ritalin 's effectiveness. Am I ADD? Not how I feel. So I benefited ... right? That is entirely possible. But doctors will say Ritalin and the likes will absolutly prevent such a thing...
    ... that I saw their report on funding and the makers of Ritalin were major contributors which leads me to realize...

  3. Unresolved issues 17th May 2005
    ... August my doctor put me on Lexapro because I refused Ritalin . Didn't want to become a druggy again. I visited ... simple habits very difficult to develop. In my case, Ritalin levels the playing field. Now it is now no more difficult...

  4. Adult ADD coping skills 14th May 2005
    ... of me. It was enlightening. I also listed whether Ritalin or a coping skill is helpful for each item. That is ... sustaining attention in tasks or play Wife 3, Me 3 - Ritalin 4. Leaves seat when expected to remain seated ... being male 6. Physical restlessness Wife 2, Me 3 - Ritalin 7. Does not follow through on work Wife 2, Me ... 3 - Ritalin . The big problem here is picking up where I left off ... engaging in leisure activities quietly? Wife 1, Me 3 - Ritalin . Don't engage in leisure activites. I do much better ... ways. 9. Has difficulty organizing Wife 3, Me 3 - Ritalin . Let my wife do it. She is good at it. Doesn't necessarly ... or acts as if "driven by a motor" Wife, 3 Me 3 - Ritalin . 11. Avoids tasks that require sustained mental ... effort. Wife 0, Me 3 - Ritalin . My wife doesn't see the internal struggle I go through ... Go figure. 12. Talks excessively Wife 3, Me 3 - Ritalin . I hated to admit this one but the truth is I'm worse ... quiet office. It is then my own thoughts distract me. Ritalin and create diversions when working at home. Visit ... 16. Has difficulty awaiting turn. Wife 3, Me 3. Ritalin 17. Is forgetful in daily activities. Wife 3, ... Me 3. Ritalin . My wife schedules my appointments and reminds me...

  5. Teen,ritalin2years, questions about sociabilty 11th May 2005
    ... considered an extroverted person. When I can feel the ritalin taking effect, that changes: I actually feel like ... thats the main problem, its just that when I am off ritalin I dont feel like talking to people in general, I am...
    ... Ritalin contains amphetamines "The amphetamines are potent ... enhanced motivation." Sorry to say this but I think the Ritalin is stimulating your brain beyond average point ,like ... just a couple of hrs worth. Don't become dependent Ritalin as this will only lead to an addiction, just do your...

  6. Signs of addiction 10th May 2005
    ... been raising my dosage incrementally since beginning Ritalin back in Februay. I kept worrying where is this going ... psychologist. I told him that I am concerned because Ritalin makes me feel good. He asked if I am taking it to...
    ... been raising my dosage incrementally since beginning Ritalin back in Februay. I kept worrying where is this going ... psychologist. I told him that I am concerned because Ritalin makes me feel good. He asked if I am taking it to ... severe skin inflammation. But the "feel good" from Ritalin is an altered mood called euphoria. Now, most people...
    ... read list. All drugs are poisonous. I have never seen Ritalin listed on multi-vitamins, have you? Of course not ... . Our bodies do not need Ritalin to function. So it comes down to a risk/benefit decision ... feel high, buzzy or euphoric right now? No. ADD? No. Ritalin ? Yes. I notice the buzzy feeling has been diminishing...
    ... read list. All drugs are poisonous. I have never seen Ritalin listed on multi-vitamins, have you? Of course not ... . Our bodies do not need Ritalin to function. So it comes down to a risk/benefit decision ... feel high, buzzy or euphoric right now? No. ADD? No. Ritalin ? Yes. I notice the buzzy feeling has been diminishing ... quite well since again during his childhood (1980's) Ritalin was around but not routine. My nephew went through...
    ... sleeve is drug free days. Really, the only time I NEED Ritalin is when the ol brain has deadlines, like at work....
    ... sleeve is drug free days. Really, the only time I NEED Ritalin is when the ol brain has deadlines, like at work....

  7. Ritalin Addiction 10th May 2005
    ... vicatin. Can we give some suggestions that are ritalin specific to help people from becoming addicted. Maybe...

  8. ADHD and Adderall 7th May 2005
    ... Waist line proves that. That being said, I metabolize Ritalin very quickly. I'm on the 20mg LA 3 times a day. The...

  9. ADD - Speech 7th May 2005
    ... after a couple of months. The doctors switch me to Ritalin after just two weeks of Strattera. Ritalin works well...
    ... ADD less than a month ago, and my dr rx'ed me 20mg ritalin sr 1X/day. It seems to help some with my ADD, but...

  10. Alternative ADD Management 6th May 2005
    ... I am taking Ritalin 20mg 3 times a day. It works very well. But I hate...
    ... I am taking Ritalin 20mg 3 times a day. It works very well. But I hate ... some of us. I had a short (few months) time with ritalin 10 years ago, then we moved to Germany and found that ... doctors are convinced that if you claim you "need" ritalin , that means you must be addicted! Therefore, no ritalin...
    ... serious illness, I absolutely could not function without Ritalin . I had no issues with using it. Now I am back to ... So I have a mental conflict going on - again. The Ritalin me - is it the real me (as in dopamine/ephenephrine...
    ... So I have a mental conflict going on - again. The Ritalin me - is it the real me (as in dopamine/ephenephrine ... I thought about the same question when I was on Ritalin . My whole life up to the time I started the drug ... with it, etc etc etc -- you know the drill. With Ritalin , I was calm, able to handle whatever came up, but ... She didn't believe that I had ADD (therefore no Ritalin !!!) -- but in the end, that was OK, because I learned ... you" or just a different side of you that has until Ritalin been unable to express itself? Does the "calm you ... you? Can you be "him" when you take vacations from Ritalin ? Is it necessary to declare that one "you" is better...
    ... because the same positive qualities carry over when on Ritalin . What's gone? I've described my mind as a lottery ... things too. All of my tricks are greatly enabled on Ritalin . Also, mostly because of age, I no longer suffer...

  11. Adderall and mood swings? 5th May 2005
    ... I just switched from Ritalin to Adderall a month ago and have some mood swings ... as well. I had them on Ritalin too but more frequently. Were you just starting out ... day? You may even want to try a different drug like Ritalin or Concerta and see if it agree's with you more....

  12. In need of some support 5th May 2005
    ... you. My 6 yr was dx with adhd last week. He is on Ritalin . I know alot of controversy is around that med but...
    ... things for us adhd parents....baby steps. He takes ritalin la. So far no "tics" have been noticed. Have a great...
    ... his seat all day long. On the first day of meds ( Ritalin LA), the change in him was miraculous to say the least...
    ... was a giant valium or something..... It was a 5mg ritalin tablet......it changed my life, and I wonder, had ... does not always agree........ I took my 5mg of ritalin , and raised my ADHD kids alone, and worked for the...

  13. Strattera - Why are so many doctors against it? 3rd May 2005
    ... reluctant: 1) Strattera is new and stimulants like ritalin have been around for 50 years or so which means we...
    ... world of a difference to me. All the others, including Ritalin and Adderall made her lose weight and sick to the...
    ... I have taken Straterra, Ritalin , Cylert, Tofranil and Concerta in the past. I currently...

  14. Ritalin la for a 6 yr old? 3rd May 2005
    ... last week. My son was also put on 10mg capsue of Ritalin LA. We started on Saturday. Well, what can I say...
    ... better about giving him the meds. I was leary about Ritalin because of all the hub bub about it but I think he...
    ... well it is day12 on the ritalin and I have to say I am so greatful for it. Zach is...

  15. Dexedrine and Xanax 3rd May 2005
    ... or ADHD symptoms are creeping back. I used to take Ritalin when I was an early teen (I'm 36 now). Lately, I...

  16. New Here - Please Help 2nd May 2005
    ... I am a 34 year old female. I was given 20 mgs of Ritalin to take 3 x a day TO START. Do you guys have any...

  17. Anyone have a child on risperdal ???? 30th April 2005
    ... been on ALOT OF DIFFERNT MEDS right now he is taking ritalin ,short acting in the am then ritalin LA , in afternoon...
    ... calm and my moods didn't flucuate like they used too ritalin is a stimulant that tends to make some people have...

  18. O.D.D along with ADHD??? 28th April 2005
    ... days into taking it, needless to say we swithed to ritalin LA 30 mg, and have since dropped down to 20mg in afternoon...
    ... his Psychiatrist gave him a dose of short acting Ritalin for the evening hours. I cannot even begin to tell...

  19. HELP!! Need advice on 7 yr. old with ADHD! 27th April 2005
    ... screamed at. For kindergarten, my son took meds. First Ritalin 5mg, which made him zombie-like, overly focused even ... the teacher said he did better in the classroom on ritalin . Decided after kindergarten to stay away from meds...

  20. Low dose Adderall vs. Dexedrine&Ritalin 25th April 2005
    ... out of sheer aversion to medication side effects. Ritalin seems to focus me the best, but causes my mood to ... Adderall. Did it work better for you than Dexedrine or Ritalin , and if so, how long were you on a particular low ... around. For instance, even though my doctor has written Ritalin prescriptions of 5mg/day, it has often taken me 4...
    ... I've been on Ritalin , Adderall, and Dexedrine, and of the three, Dexedrine ... works best for me. I did not like Ritalin at all; it felt too harsh. Adderall affected my mood ... know if this helps you with your situation. Since Ritalin works the best for you, have you considered one of...

  21. Adult ADD and addiction... (new to boards) 25th April 2005
    ... addprogrammer PS I am not anti-stimulant. I'm on Ritalin and it helps. Coping skills help more....
    ... Frequently it is combined with a stimulant such as ritalin . Everything I've read suggests that except in extreme...
    ... from the word go. He said, "I'm going to start you on Ritalin ." I said, "what are you nuts!" So he put me on Lexapro...
    ... more fun. And I'm really now pretty curious about the Ritalin . I've been under the impression that I have to kick ... the addiction before I start taking Ritalin , but from what you are describing, I get the impression ... that Ritalin helped you stop smoking pot. I'm having huge problems...

  22. adhd female and no meds are working--HELPP 24th April 2005
    ... is on the high side of normal. My optimal dose of Ritalin makes me Not ADD. No headache, no jaw problems, no...
    ... depression contribute to your symptoms - perhaps your Ritalin LA dose is too high - perhaps you would function...
    ... would misplace items. Anyways, ever since I started ritalin , my grades went from a D to a B right now, although ... but not as much as before. I take 10mg of generic ritalin 4x a day and that seems to be a perfect dose. Did...
    ... think that your doseage is a bit high. I am not on ritalin and don't know much about the doseages. I did read...
    ... I did not notice any big helpful effects of Ritalin until I hit 40mg per dose. It is on the high side ... out of it. 60mg was the magic number for me with Ritalin to give me the best results with calming my hyperactivity...
    ... all my life! The medication is not as strong as ritalin , plus it has no strong side effects! Cool! Anyway...

  23. mom wants me to switch to ritalin 21st April 2005
    ... i have alot of cousins with ADD also and they take ritalin . my mom wants me to switch from adderall to ritalin ... disorders and wont eat. For some reason i'm scared of ritalin because i dont want to give up adderall, when its ... gaining weight. I've heard alot of unhappy stories about ritalin addiction. but is adderall addiction worse? What...
    ... taking meds all together when i was 13. i was on ritalin ...and i never was addicted to anything. i've never...
    ... "abnormal" and prior to that I was taking generic ritalin 10mg 3 times a day and I felt more focused and normal ... . I just went back on ritalin a week ago, and since I stopped the adderall and went ... to ritalin , I've been feeling very tired and weak. Although ... is highly addictive and in my experience, more than ritalin because I quit takin ritalin cold turkey a few years ... tough, even though I went right into a different drug( ritalin ), I still felt like I needed adderall to function...
    ... reply was very helpful. i guess im afraid to switch to ritalin if it doesnt give me the energy boost adderall does...

  24. A.D.D/ Bipolar??? 20th April 2005
    ... ,then was diagnosed with add w/bi-polar and given ritalin and my life changed.i had always thought i was stupid...
    ... takes Lithium though for his bipolar disorder not Ritalin . - Ritalin is only for ADD or ADHD you might want ... something else for your bipolar disorder. My son was on Ritalin for ADHD for about 6 yrs. but is now recently taking ... Concerta cuz, Ritalin is very addictive....
    ... My son was on Ritalin for ADHD for about 6 yrs. but is now recently taking ... Concerta cuz, Ritalin is very addictive. Garnet, are you aware that Ritalin...

  25. what is siblings' risk of ADHD? 16th April 2005
    ... has been on 8 different meds, she has been taking Ritalin LA for about 8 months now. Every med she has been ... to the med. She is also on 3 others including the Ritalin . My concern, not only that she is the spitting image...
    ... daughter is on Concerta in the am and is starting Ritalin in the afternoon to give her that short term boost ... have been on Strattera but had a bad side effect and Ritalin did nothing for me at a fairly good dosage. I...

  26. New here 15th April 2005
    ... Hi, Jimi! Methylphenidate is the generic form of Ritalin , and one big thing with Ritalin is that you often ... upping the dosage or changing to another medicine. The Ritalin LA (Long Acting) also seems to work a bit better, ... insurance, I'd just try upping the dosage of the regular Ritalin /Methylphenidate. I can relate to where you're coming...
    ... never have been correct. It may well be too high. Ritalin works great at first, but it will not help you for ... have slept fine, 7 hours, just woke up and took your ritalin . You're definitely not tired, but you may still be ... you are generally weakend. Try this: don't take any ritalin one day, and note how you feel right before you go ... hour before taking the second dose. Do not take any ritalin after 1PM. at 6pm or so, do some sort of aerobic excercise ... happens. (NOTE: if you cannot go a day without taking ritalin you have a dependency problem. Don't listen to anyone ... who tells you this can't happen with ritalin , it can and does. Seek help immediately and do NOT ... single morning, and at least attempting to follow it, ritalin will NEVER help you, in any dosage, and may well ruin...

  27. catapres, how much is an overdose 14th April 2005
    ... My 7 year old son is on Ritalin and Catapres for ADHD, one catapres tablet in the...

  28. concerta/strattera cocktail? 7th April 2005
    ... is ADD and is on Concerta and we added a low dose Ritalin today for the same thing so this is what I am going...

  29. Worried About Newly Medicated Husband 6th April 2005
    ... wasn't diagnosed until he was 45 years old. He is on Ritalin and I am concerned about the long term health/mental...
    ... years form 1968 to 1972 stoned silly. I turned down Ritalin when first dxed because I was afraid of it. Several ... shrink, psychologist, liver guy. They all agreed Ritalin would be safe for me. They are right. I do not detect...
    ... wasn't diagnosed until he was 45 years old. He is on Ritalin and I am concerned about the long term health/mental...
    ... looking for more people with more experience with Ritalin I hope you can get some more insight. I suppose, though...
    ... What, is, worse? The possible side-effects of Ritalin or the consequences of ADD? For me, hands down, the ... because of it. My liver is already damaged from HCV. Ritalin has only one side effect that scares me - the possibility ... worse - for your husband? The Rit or the ADD. If Ritalin , get him off it. addprogrammer...
    ... What, is, worse? The possible side-effects of Ritalin or the consequences of ADD? For me, hands down, the ... because of it. My liver is already damaged from HCV. Ritalin has only one side effect that scares me - the possibility ... worse - for your husband? The Rit or the ADD. If Ritalin , get him off it. addprogrammer My son is studying ... through it; when he was in grade school and high school Ritalin use was extremely rare compared to now so teachers...
    ... thing is caffein is more likely to keep me awake than Ritalin . Go figure! addprogrammer...
    ... thing is caffein is more likely to keep me awake than Ritalin . Go figure! addprogrammer That is strange, because...

  30. Just Started Adderal Xr! 2nd April 2005
    ... Hi, I Was Just Recently Prescribed Ritalin For Combined Adhd/innattentive Add. I Was Taking ... Say Is This Stuff Seems Like It's Way Stronger Than Ritalin . I Couldn't Sleep Till 5am The First Day And Only ... Time Falling Asleep And I Could Easily Fall Asleep On Ritalin Even After Taking 10mg If I Had To. All I Can Say ... Over 21(i'm 29). I'm Confused Because I Was Allowed Ritalin And Isn't Adderall Xr More Expensive, Mind You It ... Summer Off From Meds Or Go Back On A Small Dose Of Ritalin , And Perhaps Increase It In The Fall But I'm Not Sure...

  31. Son Out Of Control 1st April 2005
    ... have got better as hes got older. hes on stattera and ritalin i got daz a punchbag and gloves to take temper out...
    ... to get it fully out of his system, and put him on Ritalin LA. He can now function at school (perhaps not quite...
    ... What she did was put my son on an evening dose of Ritalin . It lasts about 4 hours and has made a world of...

  32. 14 year old Son ADHD and Concerta 30th March 2005
    ... the side effects so we stopped it and went back to Ritalin . I would like to try adderal but i don't know much...

  33. Help! 30th March 2005
    ... doctor for another medication? Both Metadate and Ritalin LA can be opened and the granules sprinkled on their...

  34. Please help me out 29th March 2005
    ... aver, My shrink prescribed Ritalin . I take 2 / 20mg sustained release in the AM and 1...

  35. Does this sound like ADD? 29th March 2005
    ... something to do with the adrenaline. Let's face it, Ritalin & the like are basically 'uppers'...they speed you ... am not currently taking any meds, though I was on Ritalin for a good while. It worked, but I kept forgetting...

  36. Does anyone believe Strattera works? 28th March 2005
    ... on the availability dopamine (the neurotransmitter Ritalin is mostly having an effect on). Thus an increased ... Strattera does not work for everybody, nor does Ritalin or Concerta or Adderall or whatever. However, there...

  37. what is normal adult Adderall dosage? 27th March 2005
    ... specialist who treats adults as well. I was taking Ritalin 4 times a day at 60mg a dose (every 3.5hrs) and I...

  38. Newly Diagnosed - Questions about Focalin 26th March 2005
    ... Here at the ADD forum I see a lot of questions with ritalin adderall and stratera, but i was hoping someone might...
    ... of "refined" version of the methylphenidate used in Ritalin , Concerta, etc. The effects/side effects are pretty...
    ... confused. How is it a refined active ingredient thats in ritalin ? is there something else focalin does, or something...
    ... No, Focalin doesn't do anything that Ritalin doesn't do. Methylphenidate is a chemical compound ... Since Focalin is a sort of concentrated version of Ritalin the dose is usually about half that of Ritalin. There...

  39. Concerta question! 22nd March 2005
    ... Yes, I've lost 5 pounds since I started ritalin 3 weeks ago. But I'm the opposite, AT FIRST I noticed...

  40. Can't do timed release 22nd March 2005
    ... trying. It never got any better. The next course was Ritalin and I had absolutely no reaction what so ever it did...

  41. Most affective medications found for adult A.D.D sufferers? 20th March 2005
    ... up with ADD. I've tried Dexadrine, Adderall, and Ritalin ; none of them do a thing for me. I seem to be a type...
    ... may try me on something else. She said Adderal and Ritalin were basically the same thing, but she might try it...
    ... I've tried Ritalin , Adderall, and Dexedrine (I'm ADHD), and Dexedrine...
    ... more aggressive. I a long time ago I used to take ritalin but it made me really moody. So far though I have...
    ... Ritalin for me. A doctor frankly told me that trial and...
    ... may try me on something else. She said Adderal and Ritalin were basically the same thing, but she might try it ... vitamin suppliments! Worth a try. Adderall and Ritalin are not the same by a lobg shot. Adderall is dexedrine ... Adderall, but if your doctor tells you it's the same as ritalin , get another doctor. Really....

  42. ADD and Concerta 17th March 2005
    ... I cannto speak about Concerta but I take ritalin , which is the active ingredient in Concerta. I take ... the regular Ritalin but have just quit the long acting stuff. I have ... wears off) to the too long effects of the long acting ritalin . The long acting stuff made me feel hungover and...
    ... a 29 y/o female that was just recently prescribed ritalin 2 weeks ago. I just wanted to share the fact that...
    ... Because Concerta is a stimulant and a "cousin" to Ritalin , we have decided that that course of action is not...

  43. ADD curable w/ meds? 17th March 2005
    ... I was diagnosed at six y/o andtook ritalin until I was 13. I have been off and on the meds for...

  44. Parent/Teacher meeting...telling me my son has Add...what should I ask? 14th March 2005
    ... diagnosis only 2 years ago. ( My doctor prescribed me Ritalin ) I'm 31 y.o single mom and after my divorce I decided...

  45. Concerta and Exercise? 13th March 2005
    ... Hi, I'm Ritalin right now, 10 mg 3x a day, but was considering on ... was wondering if it's safe on it. I wait until the ritalin wears off and then I workout, since it's out of the...
    ... no problems from the medication. :) :p Hi, I'm Ritalin right now, 10 mg 3x a day, but was considering on ... was wondering if it's safe on it. I wait until the ritalin wears off and then I workout, since it's out of the...

  46. 2 1/2 Year Old On Anti Depressants 13th March 2005
    ... prescribed for him melatonin? clonidine? risperadal? ritalin ? these are only a few medications off the top of my...

  47. add and adults 13th March 2005
    ... medication have other adults found that worked quite well. Ritalin (concerta, metadate) is usually the first med to be ... it's a stronger stimulant. Could somebody tell me? Ritalin is what? and Adderall and Dexatrine is a amphetamine ... right? Anyways, I've been on Ritalin for a week and a few days now and noticed a little...

  48. Do you get easily annoyed?? 13th March 2005
    ... know that I have ADD. I have tried taking Dexadrine, Ritalin , and Adderall (not all at once, of course) for the...
    ... know that I have ADD. I have tried taking Dexadrine, Ritalin , and Adderall (not all at once, of course) for the ... therapeutic benefits. I can notice a little difference on Ritalin , but I think it will need to be increased when I see...
    ... probably half a year each for the Dexadrine and the Ritalin and I had been Adderall for a couple years. Nothing...

  49. Adderall dosing (new to ADHD) 12th March 2005
    ... hoping maybe someone has been through the Adderall (or Ritalin ) phase of starting low and upping it. How do you know...
    ... I also feel my dose needs to be increased. I take Ritalin (methylphenidate) 3x a day at 10 mg. I was initially ... to my doc and then he wrote me a prescription for Ritalin , and when I went to get THAT refilled they said the ... to my insurance company since I'm 29 y/o and taking Ritalin . So, If my doc had that letter faxed, I'd be on concerta...

  50. Ritalin LA 11th March 2005
    ... higher doseage....but someone may know more about ritalin even though I'm taking concerta which is similar but ... the same. hope it all works out! Starting 10 mg Ritalin LA tomorrow, prescribed today. Previously used 20mg ... changes (which would be ideal.) Anyone have any input on Ritalin LA? Is 10mg not going to be enough, since I've used...

  51. does adderall cause panic attacks? 11th March 2005
    ... Any of the stimulants can cause increased anxiety. Ritalin (methyphenidate) and it's side-kicks may be *slightly...

  52. what do i do? 10th March 2005
    ... memory, etc etc. Well, I was just recently put on Ritalin , and I'm kinda embarassed about it. I was real embarassed ... coffee, LOL, that stimulated my brain. Cause before ritalin , I drank a lot of green tea(still do) and that actually...

  53. STRATTERA ~ weight gain? loss? constipation? 9th March 2005
    ... significant as with stimulants (dextroamphetamines & ritalin )...

  54. Adderall made me crazy 7th March 2005
    ... the meds. If that doesn't work, maybe you could try ritalin . I don't feel crazy I actually feel normal SO FAR...
    ... you completely quit taking it? Maybe you should try Ritalin , I find to have a mild effect on me. Although everybody ... is different. Ritalin has been used for years and appears to be very sare...

  55. New to healthboard and ADHD 7th March 2005
    ... read that you are feeling better. I've only been on Ritalin for a week now so I can't say i'm noticing a DRASTIC...

  56. Don't let Adderall be your only drug or it will get you down 5th March 2005
    ... who diagnosed me won't even prescribe Adderall or Ritalin to the ADD patients without an anti-depressant of...

  57. Adderall and exercise 3rd March 2005
    ... out for you! Good luck & take care :) What about ritalin ?...

  58. Sorry one more question, could it be an "IQ" problem or add? 3rd March 2005
    ... chill, girlie. :) PS. Keep me updated on how the Ritalin is working for you. I just started Adderall today...
    ... chill, girlie. :) PS. Keep me updated on how the Ritalin is working for you. I just started Adderall today ... about time I get help. Anyways, he prescribed me with ritalin 10mg 3x a day. I took one dose so far and I feel...
    ... about time I get help. Anyways, he prescribed me with ritalin 10mg 3x a day. I took one dose so far and I feel...

  59. How long does it take for ritalin to work, and did ritalin work for you, and why? 3rd March 2005
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    ... Hi, I just got a prescription for ritalin and was wondering if anyone had great results with ... therefore not have the benefit of them. The fact that Ritalin is prescribed for bazillions of people means that ... have problems can stop taking it. I suggest you give Ritalin a chance. You can stop taking it if it doesn't work ... effects are more than you want to deal with. I took Ritalin 10 years ago for a few months before we moved to Germany ... coaching along with perhaps some occasional periods with Ritalin . The drug is harder to get here (perhaps that's a ... (how can we collect so much cr*p ???), one Before- Ritalin , and one After-Ritalin. My DH was astonished at the ... difference. Before- Ritalin , I was my usual unorganized, freaked-out, panicky ... sale was extremely stressful. The next time, with a Ritalin pill in my system, I was calm and organized, I had ... deal with everything in a non-stressed manner. Ritalin worked for me. It may or may not help you. You can...
    ... underlying problem all my life. When first dxed, I refused Ritalin . Been there, done that, ain't about to make that mistake ... Read again rheanna. Let's call a spade a spade. Ritalin can be abused. Felt tempted a few times myself. But...
    ... Ritalin ! Works great. I take it daily and work all day!...
    ... About taking Ritalin my son was on it for years and it worked great on ... is different and some need something as strong as Ritalin for their ADD or ADHD to be at ease. Although, I do...
    ... I took ritalin starting when i was 7, and stopped taking it when ... told to do. it's been 4 years since i stopped using ritalin . Of course i was a child then, so i never felt as ... if ritalin did anything for me. my mom and teachers thought ... also gotten my ears pierced when i started taking ritalin , and my mom told me that if i hit anyone, the earrings ... would come out....so i behaved. ritalin or no?). when i went without ritalin for a day, my ... when i turned 13, i went a marking period without ritalin , and i got straight A's, and i never got into trouble...
    ...
    ... parents on any meds.?? I have a son that had taken ritalin LA on two different occations with same results each ... we got good results from as far as school work was ritalin but the side effects are forcing us to try something ... else. ritalin is not a great choice....

  60. Is it possible I have ADD? 3rd March 2005
    ... needs extra stimulation in order to learn like me, and ritalin seem to be the only answer for ME right now. I've...

  61. Do you have to be hyper to have add? 3rd March 2005
    ... require a lot of reading. Anyways, would you suggest RItalin or Adderal for my symptoms. OH, and I have MAJOR...
    ... My doctor JUST wrote me a prescription for Ritalin and I am kinda excited and kinda nervous. I keep...
    ... My doctor JUST wrote me a prescription for Ritalin and I am kinda excited and kinda nervous. I keep ... new things. And if you have the opportunity to try Ritalin , then by all means go for it. I had good results ... medicated only to keep them from bothering adults. But Ritalin CAN be a godsend -- don't be afraid to try it. My ... something else. The main thing to remember is that Ritalin by itself doesn't solve our difficulties in life. ... Ritalin will make it easier to concentrate and focus and complete...
    ... new things. And if you have the opportunity to try Ritalin , then by all means go for it. I had good results ... medicated only to keep them from bothering adults. But Ritalin CAN be a godsend -- don't be afraid to try it. My ... something else. The main thing to remember is that Ritalin by itself doesn't solve our difficulties in life. ... Ritalin will make it easier to concentrate and focus and complete...
    ... And if you have the opportunity to try Ritalin , then by all means go for it. I had good results ... proper diagnosis of ADHD you would be able to get Ritalin in germany without a problem!...
    ... proper diagnosis of ADHD you would be able to get Ritalin in germany without a problem! Redhead23, I DO ... experience here in Germany is that one therapist thought Ritalin was addictive to all who were on it, so told me to...

  62. The Today Show: Diff between methamphetamine and methylamphetamine? 2nd March 2005
    ... show? wait..do you mean methylphenidate? which is ritalin ...it is considered a milder stimulant than dexedrine ... take dexedrine for ADD, which is more potent than ritalin , and i do not get a high or rush like i do from crystal ... Housewives where one of the mothers took her son's ritalin . if you do have add, like me, you will not get a...

  63. Ritalin 1st March 2005
    ... For those of you who take Ritalin at what times do you take it? How long did it take ... started to feel the affects of it? --Tina I took Ritalin for a few months about 10 years ago, shortly after...

  64. straterra vs concerta 25th February 2005
    ... added a small dose of Metadate (a long acting form of Ritalin ). Interestingly, his appetite is much better with...

  65. tests to monitor health on concerta 25th February 2005
    ... Concerta for the past couple years - he was previously on ritalin and then adderall. We switched because of less loss...

  66. The Doc Put me on Adderall XR 24th February 2005
    ... Adderall is generally thought to be stronger than Ritalin . I wonder why he thought Ritalin would be more likely...
    ... Adderall is generally thought to be stronger than Ritalin . I wonder why he thought Ritalin would be more likely...
    ... Yes, Concerta and Ritalin are the same medication (generic: methylphenidate ... ). Metadate and Ritalin LA are also the same. The difference is in the delivery...

  67. Turning ADHD on and Off? 23rd February 2005
    ... Look up adverse and side effects of Concerta or even Ritalin , since I'm under the impression Concerta is a longer ... acting version of Ritalin . Looking up that information may arm you in your concerns...

  68. Strattera and Licking everything? 22nd February 2005
    ... stimulants because they bring out tics in her.She stopped Ritalin La a month ago and her tics were completely gone when...
    ... stimulants because they bring out tics in her.She stopped Ritalin La a month ago and her tics were completely gone when...

  69. substitute for Adderall XR 21st February 2005
    ... thing. Although it is true that Adderall as well as Ritalin are CNS stimulants, they are prescribed for ADHD kids...

  70. ADDERAL taken off Canadian market 21st February 2005
    ... the hospital b/c of the use of stimulants and that ritalin is one of the safest and most studied (you know professiona...

  71. Speech impediment, related to ADD? please help 19th February 2005
    ... wants to go outside. I started stimulant (first Ritalin , now Adderall XR) therapy almost a year ago. My word...

  72. About to Start Soon. PLEASE HELP 17th February 2005
    ... Strattera. I was thinking about asking him about trying Ritalin first. Please give me some input on what you feel...
    ... Strattera. I was thinking about asking him about trying Ritalin first. Please give me some input on what you feel...

  73. Testing for AD/HD... 17th February 2005
    ... no specific test and he was given a derivative of ritalin to try. It was quite obvious that he was abnormaly...

  74. 9 year old son with ADD 16th February 2005
    ... and none seem to be working for him. We have tried Ritalin , Danphetamine, Strattera and he is now on adderall...
    ... several medications, including Sraterra, Risperdal, and Ritalin . My concern is that the medications don't work. ...
    ... several medications, including Sraterra, Risperdal, and Ritalin . My concern is that the medications don't work. ...

  75. Parents of add teens on Strattera 16th February 2005
    ... been on medication ever since she was small. First Ritalin , then Adderral, now Strattera. She's only been on...
    ... best course of action was to perscribe both of them Ritalin . I did so reluctantly, but even this didn't seem...

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