How do members experience Ritalin?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Fatigue 238 97
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder 150 55
Problems concentrating 74 49
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 43 13
Brain fog 40 23

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Decreased appetite 10
Irritability 9
Dry mouth 7
Anxious mood 6
Increased anxiety 5
Lightheadedness 5

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 27
Moderate 39
Mild 50
None 97

Member evaluations

AnnieOakley

evaluated on Jan 15, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for brain fog: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

potter40s

evaluated on Mar 15, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence): Slight
  • Side effects: None

jackvadams

evaluated on Apr 01, 2011

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