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Posted by sometimesblue on January 31, 2008, at 10:36:00
I've only been on Ritalin for about 3-4 months and already I feel like...kinda like i did before the Rit. Maybe not as bad, but like before....
Anyone else had this happen to them?
-SB [i'm back]
Posted by Maxime on January 31, 2008, at 17:00:58
In reply to How long before RITALIN poops out?, posted by sometimesblue on January 31, 2008, at 10:36:00
Are you taking it for ADD or depression? How much do you take?
Maxime
Posted by sometimesblue on January 31, 2008, at 18:37:19
In reply to Re: How long before RITALIN poops out? » sometimesblue, posted by Maxime on January 31, 2008, at 17:00:58
For ADD, 10 mg 3xper day. Althoug i have noticed that in combo with wellbutrin it has helped with my depressio/moodswings.
Posted by Justherself54 on January 31, 2008, at 23:16:41
In reply to Re: How long before RITALIN poops out? » Maxime, posted by sometimesblue on January 31, 2008, at 18:37:19
When I took ritalin it worked really well for a couple of months..my pdoc warned me that it often will poop out..and it did..but it was good while it lasted..
Posted by Molybdenum on February 1, 2008, at 3:28:26
In reply to How long before RITALIN poops out?, posted by sometimesblue on January 31, 2008, at 10:36:00
I used to take it for tiredness. I started on 20mg and went up to 80mg / day (spread out). I wouldn't say it actually pooped out, rather that I just got more & more exhausted until finally I just had to crash & try to sleep for a few days.
What I'm trying to say is that I think "I pooped out" rather than the Ritaln... ;)
Posted by sometimesblue on February 1, 2008, at 9:01:39
In reply to Re: How long before RITALIN poops out?, posted by Molybdenum on February 1, 2008, at 3:28:26
I mean, I know I have a high tolerance for stuff, and I build up a tolerance easily...but i don't know what to do...
I'm on Soma for back pain and even with that, if I take it for too many days in a row I have to stop and take a break from it otherwise it won't do anything...or I have to take more, but that's just as bad. So i have to be in pain for a few days, then I can take it again...it's s**ks.
And now the same thing is happening with the ritalin.
What do I do?
Posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2008, at 11:42:32
In reply to So now what?, posted by sometimesblue on February 1, 2008, at 9:01:39
Well I thought I pass along some info from two people e-mail with they are doing well on vyvanase say it lasts all day. Hope this helps. Phillipa
Posted by sometimesblue on February 1, 2008, at 11:59:00
In reply to Re: So now what? » sometimesblue, posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2008, at 11:42:32
I think my ins. co. only approves ritalin. My doc wanted to put me on aderral at first, but couldn't. Gotta love the insurance Companies >:(
Posted by Phillipa on February 1, 2008, at 20:08:39
In reply to Re: So now what? » Phillipa, posted by sometimesblue on February 1, 2008, at 11:59:00
Pay out of pocket have to do that with a lot of meds don't know what else to say. Phillipa
Posted by 10derHeart on February 2, 2008, at 0:52:44
In reply to Re: How long before RITALIN poops out? » Maxime, posted by sometimesblue on January 31, 2008, at 18:37:19
I take Strattera now for ADD, but when first diagnosed took IR Ritalin for about a year. Within about 6 months, I had to titrate up to 80MG a day to truly alleviate my ADD symptoms. In fact, I recall from about 40mg to 80mg there was a dramatic difference in how much better it worked.
Do you think maybe you're just on too low a dose?
Posted by sometimesblue on February 2, 2008, at 13:15:40
In reply to Re: How long before RITALIN poops out? » sometimesblue, posted by 10derHeart on February 2, 2008, at 0:52:44
maybe too low...but i think my doc was hesitant about prescribing them [and that's fine to some degree]. i guess next time i see her i'll just have to let her know what's up. i was on the extended release at first and had to switch to IR because the other one didn't last long at all.
Posted by DeGenisis on February 12, 2008, at 16:43:35
In reply to So now what?, posted by sometimesblue on February 1, 2008, at 9:01:39
Try an amphetamine-based medication such as Adderall or Dexedrine.
Posted by DeGenisis on February 12, 2008, at 17:02:01
In reply to Re: So now what? » Phillipa, posted by sometimesblue on February 1, 2008, at 11:59:00
You can get generic dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) which would be much cheaper than Adderall. While it's a less prescribed medicine some people say it is smoother and has less of a come down than Adderall.
Posted by Justherself54 on February 13, 2008, at 10:27:26
In reply to How long before RITALIN poops out?, posted by sometimesblue on January 31, 2008, at 10:36:00
> I've only been on Ritalin for about 3-4 months and already I feel like...kinda like i did before the Rit. Maybe not as bad, but like before....
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> Anyone else had this happen to them?
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> -SB [i'm back]Welcome back! Ritalin worked really well for me in combination with lexapro, but same as you..it pooped out after 6 months..my pdoc warned me that it's very common in adults for it to lose it's effectiveness so I was sad but not surprised when it stopped working..
Posted by Justherself54 on February 14, 2008, at 19:37:11
In reply to Re: How long before RITALIN poops out?, posted by Justherself54 on February 13, 2008, at 10:27:26
> > I've only been on Ritalin for about 3-4 months and already I feel like...kinda like i did before the Rit. Maybe not as bad, but like before....
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> > Anyone else had this happen to them?
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> > -SB [i'm back]
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> Welcome back! Ritalin worked really well for me in combination with lexapro, but same as you..it pooped out after 6 months..my pdoc warned me that it's very common in adults for it to lose it's effectiveness so I was sad but not surprised when it stopped working..Dr. Bob pointed out that I welcomed you instead of a newcomer..that's what I get for posting before awake!
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Posted by Phillipa on February 17, 2008, at 12:00:51
In reply to Re: So now what?, posted by DeGenisis on February 12, 2008, at 17:02:01
DeGenesis welcome to babble as you've seen there is a wealth of info here. I know it's been a few days but welcome to babble sorry I was late doing this. Phillipa
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