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47 patient evaluations for Methylphenidate

  • Flowers
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 12 yrs
    Mentor
    Type: Progressive Relapsing
    Sensation: Severe
    Overall: Severe
    Cognition: severe
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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  • by Flowers
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Purpose: Brain fog (Started May 01, 2001)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 31, 2008 40 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 21, 2008 40 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Dec 31, 2008
Advice & Tips
This med has made all the difference for me in being able to focus on what I'm doing and to be able to finish what I start. I was to the point that I'd start several thing and finish nothing. I would recommend this old fashioned med to anyone able to take it.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 21, 2008
Advice & Tips
You have to take it as prescribed
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Fatigue (Started Oct 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 12, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Feb 12, 2009
Advice & Tips
I only take a half a 10mg pill, when I feel zapped. The whole thing, if I'm really exhausted.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • Nodek
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 28 yrs
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: severe
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: mild
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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  • by Nodek
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Purpose: Other (Started Sep 20, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 07, 2008 18 mg/24 hr Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Oct 07, 2008
Advice & Tips
Wow, this is great for MY cognitive problems and my tiredness. Helps me focus and I get less easily distracted, which results in that I am less stressed and moody.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • heatheroh32
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    MS: 10 yrs
    Type: Progressive Relapsing
    Relapse: Severe
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: mild
    Swallowing: mild
    Upper limb: mild
    Walking: moderate
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  • by heatheroh32
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Purpose: Fatigue (Started Oct 29, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 31, 2008 10 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Withdrawal effects
Date
Oct 31, 2008
Advice & Tips
have dr prescribe ambian or something to help with sleep while on it.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) (Started Oct 23, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 01, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 21, 2011 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 01, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 27, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Stomach upset, Loss of appetite
Date
Mar 21, 2011
Advice & Tips
I take Ritalin "as needed". I suggest that if you are also of this regime, make sure to have a ritual (a Ritalinual?). For example, if you take a dose and then go on the computer just to wait for it to "kick in", you might get sucked into the e-world. If you take it before a planned stretch of work have everything ready before hand: all materials in front of you, your workspace tidied, and all unrelated tasks finished. Start with the small stuff during that 0-20m kick in phase, maybe just review some notes or re-read what you have already started on. Good luck!
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Oct 27, 2009
Advice & Tips
Ritilin helps me when I need to keep my thoughts and work ordered, especially when I am in danger of being distracted (when I am under pressure, for example). I take it "as need", per doctor's instructions. I do have fears of developing a functional dependency on it however, and will try to moderate usage.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Problems concentrating (Started Dec 08, 2005)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 08, 2005 10 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere NeverNeverNeverNeverNever VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Date
Dec 08, 2005
Advice & Tips
dont give up, try all the diffrent medication until you find the one that works with your cemistry.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purpose: Fatigue (Started Dec 31, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 04, 2012 18 mg/24 hr Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone NeverNeverNeverNeverNever Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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  • Kate21
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Borderline Personality
    Depression: 1
    Mania: 2
    Emotional: 0
    Anxiety: 1
    Compulsion: 1
    External Stress: Moderate
    Rx
    22 F
    Function: Moderate
    Distress: Low
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  • by Kate21
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Purpose: ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) (Started Jul 15, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 25, 2012 54 mg/24 hr Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jul 25, 2012
Advice & Tips
I try to drink more water than normal in order to prevent headaches. The poor sleep has always been a problem on any stimulant ADD medication. Concerta has the most mild symptoms. I also keep track and schedule my meals to manage the appetite problems. The one thing I like about Concerta is that is helps me focus with out making me feel jittery.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) (Started Aug 02, 2012)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 09, 2012 30 mg/9 hr Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Aug 09, 2012
Advice & Tips
Be careful as you peel apart as some of the medicine will stick to the wrong side. Make sure to shave the spot you are going to apply it or you will lose the hair anyway.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purpose: ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) (Started May 20, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 14, 2012 36 mg/24 hr Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Aug 14, 2012
Advice & Tips
I am very fortunate - I have not had any side effects - I have heard from other people taking Concerta that they have had problems with headaches, aggression and loss of appetite
Cost
$100-199 monthly
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