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Posted by Sara T on July 1, 2000, at 9:46:30
All,
My pdoc had me on Ritalin SR. I found that I only got about 4-5 hours out of it. It was, however, ALOT smoother acting than the regular ritalin. Now he has given me another extended release methylphenidate. It is called Metadate and it is manufactured by Medeva Pharmaceuticals in the UK. It seems to last about the same amount of time as the Ritalin SR in the morning, but when I take it in the afternoon, it is lasting 7-8 hours (give or take). I have noticed that it does give me alittle more headache and tight facial muscles when it wears off, but that goes away. Also, the effectiveness is better when I have had something to eat although it does take the edge off my appetite.
If I don't eat for some time, I feel almost like its wearing off, and then I eat, and I'm OK again for awhile.Metadate and another methalphenidate extended release soon to be approved - Concerta - are supposed to help you get through the whole day on one dose.
Has anybody tried Metadate yet? If you are currently using Ritalin SR, you might ask your pdoc about it.
Also, a question for any of you using Ritalin: Do you ever have caffiene while you are on the Ritalin? How did you find the caffiene (as in coffee or sodas) affected the Ritalin's effectiveness?
Sara T.
Posted by harry b. on July 1, 2000, at 11:40:23
In reply to Metadate-New Ritalin EX. Release, posted by Sara T on July 1, 2000, at 9:46:30
> Also, a question for any of you using Ritalin: Do you ever have caffiene while you are on the Ritalin? How did you find the caffiene (as in coffee or sodas) affected the Ritalin's effectiveness?
>
> Sara T.Hi Sara-
Thanks for the new med update. I use plain old
Ritalin. 10mg 3 or 4 times per day. Right now I'm
sipping my 2nd 20oz coffee of the day (there's a
convenience store a few blocks away).I don't seem to wake up until I've had my coffee,
Ritalin or not. The combination does not get me
wired or cause any other probs.I can't drink more than 2 large coffees tho, or I
will get jumpy, Ritalin or not.I have taken 20 or 30mg Ritalin and not felt any
more effect than taking 10mg. Coffee & 30mg feels
the same as coffee & 10mg.And so ends my long-winded response, hope you are
well,
hb
Posted by Noa on July 1, 2000, at 14:07:25
In reply to Re: Metadate-New Ritalin EX. Release, posted by harry b. on July 1, 2000, at 11:40:23
Thanks for the info. I also take Methylphenidate SR, 20 mg twice a day. It is much better for me than the dips I got with regular methylphenidate.
I stopped coffee and colas earlier this year, so I don't remember noticing specific effects during the day, but my sleep is better without the caffeine.
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