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Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and for symptomatic management of narcolepsy. It may also be used for depression, especially in the elderly or medically ill.
Slight
(for irritability from auditory stimulation)
Effectiveness
Major
(for lack of motivation)
Effectiveness
Moderate
(for memory problems)
Effectiveness
Major
(for problems concentrating)
Side effects
Mild
(difficulty sleeping)
Adherence
Always
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
27 mg
Twice daily
Advice & Tips:
I recently switched from the sustained release (4-6 hours) to extended release (8-12 hours) and it has helped a lot.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Apr 6, 2017
(Started May 25, 2011)
Effectiveness
Major
(for attention deficit disorder)
Effectiveness
Major
(for inattention)
Effectiveness
Slight
(for irritability from auditory stimulation)
Effectiveness
Major
(for lack of motivation)
Effectiveness
Moderate
(for memory problems)
Effectiveness
Major
(for problems concentrating)
Side effects
None
Adherence
Always
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
40 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Apr 18, 2011
(Started May 25, 2011)
Effectiveness
Major
(for problems concentrating)
Side effects
None
Adherence
Always
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Cost:
< $25 monthly
0helpful marks
Aug 13, 2018
(Started Aug 14, 2016)
Effectiveness
Major
(for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
Effectiveness
Major
(for depressed mood)
Side effects
Mild
(muscle tension, stomach irritation if not enough food in stomach)
Adherence
Always
Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
10 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I switched from Adderall XR to Methylphenidate d/t fact that Adderall was making me jumpy to a fault. I find that the Ritalin doesn't make me jumpy; I have more clarity & focused thinking. I had to add the 10 mg. at noon b/c my morning dosage of 20 mg. was fizzling out by 3 p.m. It should really be taken with food d/t possible stomach aggravations.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Dec 15, 2017
(Started Aug 14, 2016)
Effectiveness
Major
(for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder)