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Methylphenidate Treatment Report

Category: Prescription Drugs

Most Popular Types: Ritalin, Concerta, Methylin (Show all)

Generic Name: Methylphenidate

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45 patient evaluations for Methylphenidate

Stefie/MS

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

MS: 23 yrs

Mentor

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: mild

Speech: mild

Swallowing: mild

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate
by Stefie/MS
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**Purpose:** Fatigue *(Started Apr 28, 2009)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
May 28, 2009	As needed	Major	Moderate	Always	Not at all
May 15, 2009	As needed	Major	Mild	Never	Not at all

Side effects:: Racing heart feeling

Date: May 28, 2009
Advice & Tips: My heart rate was alarming to my Drs and they advised me to stop taking it. It helped to clear the cog fog and I was able to think clearly.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: May 15, 2009
Advice & Tips: I take Methylphenidate on days that I really need to get something accomplished. It really clears out the dreaded cog fog. It also helps alot with the fatigue.
Cost: < $25 monthly

0 helpful marks

heidibug77

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

MS: 6 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Mild

Overall: None

Cognition: mild

Vision: none

Speech: mild

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: mild

Walking: mild
by heidibug77
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**Purpose:** Fatigue *(Started Oct 01, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Feb 12, 2009	As needed	Major	None	Usually	Not 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

2 helpful marks

AnnieOakley

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

MS: ? yrs

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: mild

Speech: moderate

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: mild
by AnnieOakley
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**Purposes:** Fatigue and Brain fog *(Started Dec 01, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Fatigue Perceived effectiveness	Brain fog Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jan 24, 2009	5 mg Daily	Moderate	Moderate	Mild	Usually	Not at all

Side effects:: Dry mouth (xerostomia)

0 helpful marks

Alicethecluz

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Major Depressive Disorder

Depression: 4

Mania: 2

Emotional: 4

Anxiety: 4

Compulsion: 4

External Stress: Overwhelming

Rx Therapy

20 F

Function: Low

Distress: High
by Alicethecluz
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**Purpose:** ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) *(Started Jan 11, 2000)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jan 08, 2009	54 mg/24 hr Daily	Major	Mild	Usually	Not at all

Side effects:: Jittery feeling, Brain cloud, Tiredness, Stomach pain, Stomach pain

Date: Jan 08, 2009
Advice & Tips: it will make you feel full

0 helpful marks

kbc

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Pain: Most

Fatigue: Most

Sleep: Some

Stiffness: Most

function: Some

external_stress: Little

Stickman: most
Description:F63y
FM:18y Dx
by kbc
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**Purpose:** Other *(Started Nov 01, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jan 05, 2009	40 mg Daily	Major	None	Always	Not at all
Dec 08, 2008	20 mg Daily	Major	Mild	Always	Not at all

Side effects:: Shaky hands

Date: Jan 05, 2009
Advice & Tips: Life can change dramatically. Ability to stay focused is paramount. The dosage is now extended so the dose at 2 per day lasts ALL DAY/ ALL Night affecting sleep only in a positive manner. I stopped taking this years ago because of the crash in the early evening, which no longer happens.

Date: Dec 08, 2008
Advice & Tips: I have just recently returned to taking this med, because it is now an extended release tablet. There is a constant level of medication, rather than the peaks and valleys formerly found in the previous doses.

0 helpful marks

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
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	Major	None	Always	Not at all
Aug 21, 2008	40 mg Daily	Major	None	Always	Not 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

3 helpful marks

rodolptte24

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Borderline Personality

Depression: 0

Mania: 0

Emotional: 0

Anxiety: 0

Compulsion: 0

External Stress: None

Rx Therapy

35 F

Function: High

Distress: Low
by rodolptte24
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**Purpose:** Problems concentrating *(Started Oct 03, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Dec 10, 2008	5 mg Daily	?Can't tell	None	Always	Not at all

0 helpful marks

Dan McRight

Sex: M

Data Quality: 2 stars

Parkinson's: 8 yrs

Hoehn-Yahr 2 Type: Parkinsonism (unknown cause) On

Mouth/throat: mild

Arms: mild

Chest: none

Legs: mild
by Dan McRight
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**Purpose:** Other *(Started Aug 20, 1993)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Nov 18, 2008	20 mg Daily	Major	None	Usually	Not at all
Aug 20, 2008	20 mg Daily	Moderate	None	Always	Not at all

Date: Nov 18, 2008
Advice & Tips: Combination w/ Sinemet -- much improved results.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Aug 20, 2008
Advice & Tips: Up to x3/day when prn added focus needed. Helps with sleepiness from PD. Take it particularly when driving long distances.

0 helpful marks

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
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	Moderate	Mild	Always	A 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

1 helpful mark

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
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	Major	None	Always	Not 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

2 helpful marks

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