Apr 1, 2011
(Started Oct 23, 2009)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(upset stomach, decreased appetite)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
upset stomach, decreased appetite
Mar 21, 2011
(Started Oct 23, 2009)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(upset stomach, decreased appetite)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
I take Ritalin "as needed". I suggest that if you are also of this regime, make sure to have a ritual (a Ritalinual?). For example, if you take a dose and then go on the computer just to wait for it to "kick in", you might get sucked into the e-world. If you take it before a planned stretch of work have everything ready before hand: all materials in front of you, your workspace tidied, and all unrelated tasks finished. Start with the small stuff during that 0-20m kick in phase, maybe just review some notes or re-read what you have already started on. Good luck!
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
upset stomach, decreased appetite
Dec 1, 2009
(Started Oct 23, 2009)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(upset stomach, decreased appetite)
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-
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
upset stomach, decreased appetite
Oct 27, 2009
(Started Oct 23, 2009)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
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Side effects
Mild
(for Overall)
(upset stomach)
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-
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
Ritilin helps me when I need to keep my thoughts and work ordered, especially when I am in danger of being distracted (when I am under pressure, for example). I take it "as need", per doctor's instructions.
I do have fears of developing a functional dependency on it however, and will try to moderate usage.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
upset stomach, decreased appetite