Posted by KarenB on July 11, 2000, at 14:39:40
In reply to Does Ritalin cause tension? Karen, Noa, etc., posted by Libby on July 11, 2000, at 13:48:57
> The Ritalin has made a huge difference in my life.
> I can easily handle both home and work situations
> now that my brain is working. However, I notice
> that after taking my third dose, my facial muscles
> and shoulders get very tight. For the past few
> nights, I've had terrible headache from the tension.
> Has this happened to anyone else? Suggestions?
> Thanks,
> L.Yes. You may want to 1)lower your dosage 2)maintain your dosage and add Inderal, 10mg 3x a day which will stop the headaches and ease the muscle tension 3) Ask your doc if you can try Adrafinil instead of Ritalin. If it doesn't work, you can go back to the Ritalin or try Adderall, which I believe to be superior to Ritalin in some cases. It was in mine - smoother take-offs and landings.
Karen
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