53 patient evaluations for Methylphenidate
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Dec 31, 2008 (Started May 01, 2001)
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EffectivenessMajor (for brain fog)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
40 mg
Daily
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
Aug 21, 2008 (Started May 01, 2001)
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EffectivenessMajor (for brain fog)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
40 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
You have to take it as prescribed
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 3 helpful marks
Oct 7, 2008 (Started Sep 20, 2007)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Other)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
18 mg/24 hr
Daily
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
Feb 12, 2009 (Started Oct 01, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for fatigue)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
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
Oct 31, 2008 (Started Oct 29, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fatigue)
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Side effectsMild (withdrawal effects)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
10 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
have dr prescribe ambian or something to help with sleep while on it.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
withdrawal effects
- 1 helpful mark
Jan 14, 2012 (Started Apr 15, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for fatigue)
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Side effectsModerate (tiredness)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
It works great to make me more alert to be able to function, but the downers when medication starts to wear off are very hard...and i need to go to bed.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 1 helpful mark
Nov 18, 2008 (Started Aug 20, 1993)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Other)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
20 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Combination w/ Sinemet -- much improved results.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Aug 20, 2008 (Started Aug 20, 1993)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Other)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
20 mg
Daily
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
Dec 10, 2008 (Started Oct 03, 2008)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for problems concentrating)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
5 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Jan 5, 2009 (Started Nov 01, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Other)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
40 mg
Daily
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.
Side effects:
shaky hands
Dec 8, 2008 (Started Nov 01, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Other)
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Side effectsMild (shaky hands)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
20 mg
Daily
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.
Side effects:
shaky hands
- 0 helpful marks
Jan 8, 2009 (Started Jan 11, 2000)
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EffectivenessMajor (for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
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Side effectsMild (stomach pain, tiredness, jittery feeling, brain fog)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
54 mg/24 hr
Daily
Advice & Tips:
it will make you feel full
Side effects:
jittery feeling, brain fog, tiredness, stomach pain, stomach pain
- 0 helpful marks
May 28, 2009 (Started Apr 28, 2009)
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EffectivenessMajor (for fatigue)
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Side effectsModerate (racing heart feeling)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
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
Side effects:
racing heart feeling
May 15, 2009 (Started Apr 28, 2009)
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EffectivenessMajor (for fatigue)
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Side effectsMild
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AdherenceNever taken as prescribed
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
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
Side effects:
racing heart feeling
- 0 helpful marks
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