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Methylphenidate Treatment Report

Category: Prescription Drugs

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

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2 patient evaluations for Methylphenidate taken for the purpose of 'Brain fog'

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

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

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