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7 People found this comment helpful

This medication works well for my 8 year old that has attention deficit with out hyperactivity. We use and Focalin ER prior to this and I think it worked well also.

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3 People found this comment helpful

doe ritalin have crack in it. been worse since on this med

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/6/2014
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 5.0
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Very helpful in lifting the "fog". Have been on this for years and it has been life changing.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/31/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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branfont | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/9/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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This drug made me so irritable it was hard to know if it was effective or not. Switched to Adderall and it has worked well.

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skysouldier | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/15/2012
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 2.3
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I was on ritalin xr 20mg three times a day and it would still wear off. I slept fine but it took three months for me to realize it had made me so efficient that everyone else was just in my way... I started getting very aggravated and had severe headaches when it wore off. It definitely helped me focus and deal with the scattered thoughts of add/adhd but the side effects became not worth it. When my friends started asking why I was so cranky all the time I started to worry and took myself off it. I had a very add week but no headaches or irritability issues. I am now on vyvanse and so far it seems to be treating my symptoms with no major side effects. It calms me down, and I don't feel irritable, also I do not have headaches when it wears off. The only thing is, after reading many reviews, it seems very bad for small children. Also, the first day I took it I forgot to eat. So I now eat three meals a day, hungry or not. I hope this helps with your add experience if you are un-medicated I am sure you stopped reading after the first three words...Read More Read Less

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FanofMatchboxTwenty | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/6/2012
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 5.0
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Erlgoi06r | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/16/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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ADD

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/4/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Does not keep me awake with my narcolepsey...Don't even feel it...

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[email protected] | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/22/2011
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 4.0
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helped me calm down and be at a normal pace

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/22/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I started taking ritalin for nacolepsy issues 3 times a day but having a rollercoaster effect. then started taking the ritalin sr and along with the fast acting one and finding both works great for me.

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sergio | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/19/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Really does it's job. Can now focus on complex problems as if they were grade school math.

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Brittainy | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/25/2010
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 4.0
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Very good drug.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/20/2010
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been on various varieties of ADD meds. This one, my Generic LA Ritalin seems to be not nearly as effective as was my brand Concerta LA (it was far too expensive for me}.I don't know what an average dose is but 2 #20's in Am AND 1 #20 mid afternoon doesn't cut it. I was told originally to take all 3 in the AM. This doesn't work for me, but don't know what to do. Also, sometimes it says Methefenadate and sometimes Methalyn! What's the difference?

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pspalding | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/1/2010
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 3.3
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It certainly does give me the concentration boost I need and I enjoy several hours of complete clarity. Sustained release however it is not! It is a quick hit for a few hours and that's it. It cost more that the regular Ritalin but no additional benefits in my opinion

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blue42 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/22/2010
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 3.3
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i just got prescibed the ritalin sr i had nausea always wanted to sleep i was able to focus but not willing to sleep all the time

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angelhair66 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/22/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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was just prescribed Ritalin SR for other issues. I liked the effect but NOT the side effects. HORRIBLE headache,vomiting,nausiated.Felt like I was speeding.

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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/1/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking RitLIN FOR OVER 7 YEARS FOR FIBRO, CHRONICFATIQE, bRAIN FOG.iT HAS DONE AWONDERFUL JOB FOR ME.nOT MANY OCS KNOW ABOUT IT FOR THIS PURPOSE, BUT IT WORKS BETTER THAN ANY OTHER MED I HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED

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Anonymous | 7-12 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
11/26/2009
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 1.7
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child has been getting progressively worse since starting use...

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doedee57 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/14/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I am taking this drug because of sleep apena so I can drive but wondering if this drug makes you shaky does thia happen to anybody

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bells | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/3/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I went to my doctor complaing of excessive sleepiness. No matter how much i slept or took care of my health i needed naps to get through the day and was always tired. I also tested positive for ADHD but not very bad. The short acting ritalin was a roller coaster and I ended up sleepier. This isnt a cure all but it definitely is great to have to help me through the day.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/4/2009
Condition: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Overall rating 3.3
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have to take doses at regular intervals during the day previously taking quick release that wore off to quickly what are the long term effects. if taking med for extended period of time. years

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