Dec 13, 2013 (Started Sep 12, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for attention)
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EffectivenessModerate (for cognitive impairment)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (insomnia, elevated blood pressure, mood elevated or improved, thirst, tachycardia (fast heart rate))
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
30 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
tachycardia (fast heart rate), thirst, mood elevated or improved, insomnia, elevated blood pressure
Aug 20, 2009 (Started Sep 12, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for attention)
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EffectivenessModerate (for cognitive impairment)
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Side effectsModerate (for Overall) (insomnia, elevated blood pressure, mood elevated or improved, thirst, tachycardia (fast heart rate))
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
60 mg
Daily
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
Side effects:
tachycardia (fast heart rate), thirst, mood elevated or improved, insomnia, elevated blood pressure
Jul 23, 2009 (Started Sep 12, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for attention)
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EffectivenessSlight (for cognitive impairment)
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Side effectsModerate (for Overall) (insomnia, elevated blood pressure, mood elevated or improved, thirst, tachycardia (fast heart rate))
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
60 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Although I know that "happier mood" can be seen as being a "side effect" and can be problematic, for me this med has been a huge help! It has been a wonderful augmentation for the antidepressant medication, and has greatly improved my mood.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
tachycardia (fast heart rate), thirst, mood elevated or improved, insomnia, elevated blood pressure
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