How do members experience Methylphenidate?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder 1,335 330
Fatigue 509 233
Narcolepsy 346 28
Brain fog 194 49
Problems concentrating 173 104

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased appetite 46
Anxious mood 23
Dry mouth 22
Irritability 22
Jittery feeling 17
Headaches 13

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 70
Moderate 132
Mild 218
None 309

Member evaluations

Wavewatcher

evaluated on Sep 07, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: Major
  • Side effects: None

jmhnm

evaluated on Jul 15, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: Major
  • Side effects: None

munchkin888

evaluated on Sep 15, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Major
  • Side effects: Mild