Posted by JackD on January 9, 2001, at 23:29:22
In reply to ritalin questions, posted by michael on January 9, 2001, at 0:00:37
I've taken ritalin 5mg 3x a day (9am, 1pm, 5pm). If I stayed up late I'd take an extra one. During the 4th hour of each dose I'd usually notice a little drowsiness, but it was never much of a problem. I know it sounds corny, but it changed my life!
If you're bothered by the ups and downs of repetitive dosing, why not try Concerta? It's the latest extended release ritalin and is supposed to last a while (10-12hrs). I don't know much about it but my pharmacist told me it works great.
Just out of curiosity, why are you taking Ritalin? If 20mg doesn't do anything to you, maybe ritalin isn't the right med. My 5mg dose is slightly low; the most common dose is 10mg. I know friends of mine who have experimented taking 20mg pills who experienced marked responses. It made then wired and/or gave them a buzz, but regardless they definitely all said they felt it. We're all big guys too (180-200lbs).
If you've been diagnosed with ADD, maybe you should consider that you've been misdiagnosed. ADD symptoms such as inattentiveness and impulsivity can be the result of countless disorders.
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