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(also known as Methylin)
Methylphenidate (MPH) is an amphetamine-like prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adults. It is also one of the primary drugs used to treat symptoms of traumatic brain injury and the daytime drowsiness symptoms of narcolepsy and chronic fatigue sy... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| ADHD / ADD | 1145 |
67% |
| Narcolepsy | 196 |
73% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 28 |
79% |
| Asperger Syndrome | 20 |
70% |
| Depression | 18 |
72% |
Overall, 69% (1490
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Ritalin Reviews
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worked, but I fell asleep about 6 PM every evening.
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Worked well, but fell asleep about 6 PM every evening. Switched to Provigil, (I also have mild narcolepsy) which also worked, but made me feel anxious.
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as a booster for the antidepressants
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was prescribed this as a something that boosted the effects of the antidepressants and i believe it has helped my concentrationafter years of being to worked up to get anything done last year i was about to read about 100 books. im planning to talk to my doc monday about staying on it somehow maybe reducing something else.
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I have no side effects with this med. It seems to work well for me.
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Ritalin has been the best fit for me
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I've developed a bad tolerance after a few years of taking it...almost useless now
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did not like side effects...stopped after years of treatment
Working / Worked
Is still working after about 2 years. Is on the long acting version, gets angry when it starts wearing off.
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Methylin
I think the effects on his personality would increase his self worth and how he feels about himself. My son now 11 is on a different form of Ritalin, ... [More] -
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Methylin is Ritalin. My son was on it from age 5 to age 14 when he stopped taking it. It worked miracles for us at a very small dose. I gave it... [More] -
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I was prescribed Methylin ER with my diagnosis last week. Granted, I'm only on day three or four...but I'm wondering about other people's experiences ... [More] -
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It usually takes about 2 weeks for ritalin to work. It might be different for other people. I take ritalin twice a day too because I have ADHD. I hope... [More] -
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I was put on 10mg of generic ritalin today twice a day. How long before it works?? [More]
