Posted by noa on October 8, 2000, at 10:12:18
In reply to Re: about Ritalin, posted by JackD on October 7, 2000, at 13:26:36
Sigolene,
I take sustained release ritalin for this reason. It releases a less intense, but more consistent amount of the med over about 4 hours (supposed to be 6-8) whereas the regular ritalin gave me an intense effect for about 2.5 hours and then I had a crash in energy, mood, and attention. This is often referred to as "rebound".
Even though I am now wondering if the ritalin is doing enough for me, I do not have those sudden let-downs like you describe, tho I had them on the regular form of the ritalin. It is a "smoother" experience.
I had taken 10 mg 3x day, now I take 20 mg SR 2x day.
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