Ritalin (methylphenidate)
Description:
Methylphenidate is a prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. It is also one of the primary drugs used to treat the daytime drowsiness symptoms of narcolepsy and chronic fatigue syndrome.
More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylphenidate
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More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylphenidate
Askapatient.com Ratings:
http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=10187
RevolutionHealth.com Ratings:
http://www.revolutionhealth.com/drugs-treatments/rating/ritalin
PRN depression aid
Shared by Noca on Nov 14th, 2008
6 out of 7 people found this treatment experience helpful:
Treatment Experience
I am prescribed methylphenidate 10-20mgs PRN for depression and suicidal thoughts just as benzos are prescribed PRN for anxiety. At 10mgs it does its job good. Within 30 minutes my mood is restored and suicidal thoughts are gone.
It also helps in sorta the same way Adderall XR helped me for anxiety, making me more outgoing, talkative, and more likely to face my fears.
One 10mg pill lasts about 3-4 hours.
I am prescribed methylphenidate 10-20mgs PRN for depression and suicidal thoughts just as benzos are prescribed PRN for anxiety. At 10mgs it does its job good. Within 30 minutes my mood is restored and suicidal thoughts are gone.
It also helps in sorta the same way Adderall XR helped me for anxiety, making me more outgoing, talkative, and more likely to face my fears.
One 10mg pill lasts about 3-4 hours.
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