Dec 13, 2013 (Started Sep 12, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for attention)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for cognitive impairment)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (insomnia, elevated blood pressure, mood elevated or improved, thirst, tachycardia (fast heart rate))
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 30 mg Daily
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: tachycardia (fast heart rate), thirst, mood elevated or improved, insomnia, elevated blood pressure

Aug 20, 2009 (Started Sep 12, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for attention)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for cognitive impairment)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (insomnia, elevated blood pressure, mood elevated or improved, thirst, tachycardia (fast heart rate))
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 60 mg Daily
Cost: $50-99 monthly
Side effects: tachycardia (fast heart rate), thirst, mood elevated or improved, insomnia, elevated blood pressure

Jul 23, 2009 (Started Sep 12, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for attention)
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for cognitive impairment)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (insomnia, elevated blood pressure, mood elevated or improved, thirst, tachycardia (fast heart rate))
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 60 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Although I know that "happier mood" can be seen as being a "side effect" and can be problematic, for me this med has been a huge help! It has been a wonderful augmentation for the antidepressant medication, and has greatly improved my mood.
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: tachycardia (fast heart rate), thirst, mood elevated or improved, insomnia, elevated blood pressure
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