Posted by mixed_state on December 15, 2006, at 12:50:36
In reply to Re: Methylphenidate, Ritalin SR20mg, posted by linkadge on December 15, 2006, at 12:25:05
I agree with linkadge, 10 Ritalin SR 20s is a massive amount of methylphenidate. I've taken these SR 20s before and I do not believe that only 7 mgs is bioavailable. I distinctly remember that 10 mgs hits quickly and lasts about 3-4 hours, followed by a small lull, and then the second 10 mgs hits for the next 3-4 hours. It felt like 2 IR 10mgs only with a slightly smoother transition between the two doses.
I just can't imagine that such a dose (160 mgs) is sustainable. It seems that the effects of Ritalin have attenuated to such an extent that it really is no longer working. I would look for alternative solutions. There are several options that i would look into if I were in your position:
1) I would try to take a break for several weeks or months, be stimulant free and take magnesium, caffeine, and mate to help you through the period
2) or I would switch to another stimulant for a few months. Adderall, Dex, etc., even if they are not as effective for you, could be used for a while. You can then switch back to Ritalin and you will probably require a much lower dose.
3) or I would try Strattera or Provigil with a very small dose (5 mgs) of Ritalin as needed, to try to give your body a rest from Methyl-p
4) or I would try adding caffeine to a smaller dose of Ritalin.These methods have all helped me in this past. Hope this helps.
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