Posted by Alejandro on April 30, 2005, at 5:48:12
In reply to Stimulant Side Effects: The Definitive Thread, posted by AC75 on April 29, 2005, at 18:51:42
Hi, AC75! I am on Ritalin too (almost 3 years running on it), and I´m 25. It works great for my ADHD, and I consider it a wonderful drug. However, your comments about s/e seem very accurate:
> (1) LOSS OF APPETITE.Agree. Moderate in my experience.
My strategy: I have lunch and dinner 3 or 4 hours after taking ritalin. Though, you can´t do it on Concerta.
> (2) FREQUENT URINATION.Agree. Very pronounced symptom in my exp.
My strategy: ask gently for the bathroom wherever I am, cause I´ll need to go frequently. :-)
> (3) DEHYDRATION - dry mouthMe too! Hey, why doný you try drinking Gatorade twice a day. ;-) It works.
> (4) BLURRY VISION.
I haven´t experienced that symptom, but sporadically I have to use eye-drops for dry-eye since I take Ritalin.
(5) HEADACHES
Mild in general. This symptom may be related to the dehydration issue (which is a fact), but if a plenty glass of water or a Gatorade don´t help, I may take acetaminophen (350 to 500 mg).
I´m on 60 mg/day. What is your dose?
poster:Alejandro
thread:491641
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