Ritalin pros and cons

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If you need the med, then you need it. Just be sure to weigh the pros and cons. Best of luck to you.

Possible contradictory side effects (hypokalemia), Beta Blockers: Pros: Reduces adrenalin sensitivity, helps to stabilize autonomic functions, Cons: Possible contradictory side effects (low blood pressure and heart rate), Examples: Atenolol/Tenormin, Metoprolol/Toprol XL, Acebutolol/Sectral, etc.

if I have to recall when a specific event happened, everything feels like it was just a few days ago even if it happened a year ago. This has been happening since I started taking Lamotrigine. I weighed out the pros and cons of taking it and for me, this side effect is something I'm okay with dealing with.

Is there anyone out there that has had this treatment and can share with me the pro's and con's? Also, should I suggest increasing the neurontin and asking for the ritalin prior to going forward with the placement of this internal pump????????? anyone out there that can help?

dyblue: Sorry, I guess it was quite a sweeping statement. And yet I must stand by it. True, I was taking loads of pills, as well as smoking pot & cigarettes, going days without sleep & food, and using it to enhance my performance in various activities such as studying, socializing, working, you name it. Also, the pills which I got illegally were METHamphetamines, much stronger than rytalin, and I was taking heap-loads.

seems like some pretty heavy stuff from some of the info on it! But obviously you have to add up the pros and cons and I imagine the pros far outweigh them, so it's well worth it. I like that last bit too btw, and yup I do that haha - I swear I have that exact same shirt/tie combo you have in your pic btw! Though I doubt you have a Burtons store in SA lol.

there was one study that looked at three adult patients with attention deficit disorder and sleep apnea and all three of these patients were on Ritalin. Two of these patients, after treatment for sleep apnea, were weaned off the Ritalin and the third selected weight loss and conservative regimen. This goes to show that sleep apnea and ADHD can co-exist in adults, as well.

I think taking other drugs during the months after opiate detox is a great idea, provided your eyes are open to the pros and cons of such a thing. But I'm curious; what do you all think? One school of thought is "We're addicts, we can't be trusted with anything." But I tend to believe that, at least chemically, there's a huge different between opiates and every other addictive substance.

My son has tried Ritalin, Dexodrine and Concerta. All have made him tic, but the concerta tics seem to last longer. He has been off for two weeks and although the neck jutting out has stopped, the clearing of the throat has not. I have removed him off all medication and am convinced the pros of the medicine DOES NOT out weigh the cons. Be careful parents! Make sure you do your research before placing your children on medication.

Medication is one of those things that I would use if I had to but I would try other things first. I'd weigh the pros and cons of the med. Many kids do great on it and some have severe side effects or it exacerbates a problem already there . . . so you'd want to understand everything about it. So, that is why I was thinking sensory in general.

Parents are asking for FACTS so I am providing the FACTS to them, you can read or ignore.. My cousins little boy was extremely bad in Elementary school, he would scream out bad words, hit teachers, hit other children.Her school tried to force her to get him on adderall. She refused and instead put him in karate and got more involved in his sports. His behavior changed dramatically and he is making good grades in school.

I am not going to get into a debate over the pros and cons of medicating young children and I respectfully ask that the other members of the forum follow my lead on this. As I have not had to deal with a child with these sorts of problems I would not even begin to dare "judge" someone who is and I daresay it took a lot of careful thought and soul searching and pain for you to reach the point you are currently at.

What were your hgb levels for your 12-week? As many report here, anemia is often the cause of profound lack of energy.

Every medicine offers benefits for many patients, along with the possibility of undesired effects (not just with ADHD) but you have out way the pros and cons and find what works best. I’m not sure what makes you feel you are such an expert on how to deal with ADHD, but please don’t make others feel bad because they are dealing with a situation that is different in every case.

I do want to say, however, that steroids very much have their pros and cons. A frequent diet of heavy steroids is never a good idea. Please see our Health Page on this--- http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Multiple-Sclerosis/Steroids---Friend-and-Foe/show/365?cid=36 As a matter of fact, take a look at many more Health Pages for well-written, reliable information.

) As for extension, you're right. My gut feeling is to extend, but I'm trying to weigh it with the pros and cons. My first VL was at 12 weeks, from 370,000 to 3,700. This was my second VL at six months, so I'm not sure exactly when I cleared. My vision is starting to bother me, but I'm not sure which medication that is due to. I'm not too worried about operating at a low hgb in order to beat this thing.

org/medical-information/show/1499/Pheochromocytoma Ritalin, (as well as other stimulants), are occasionally used off-label to treat Dysautonomia. They can be used as vasoconstictors, and have the added benefit of easing symptoms of fatigue. Here is a link to our health pages showing other various treatment options for Dysautonomia. Dysautonomia Treatments: http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Neurological-Disorders/Dysautonomia-Treatments/show/171?

36 years old/Male I have been taking some meds for what I call situational depression---bankrupted business, new baby & no insurance, no job, marital problems...and to top it off my only brother was hit by a car and killed. I had to ID the body as my sis could not go in and my dad was killed in a plane crash while I was still young (so I guess I was the man). Most of these things happened one after the other over a period of one year. Sorry to rant.

I also am worried about Seizures but I weighed the pros and cons and decided I needed this help more than the risk of a seizure. Good luck everyone!

Hi there, I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, six years old, and put on Ritalin, and I deeply regret that that decision was made. I think the long term effects of these stimulant drugs are not worth the short term benefits. I no longer have hyperactivity because now I have severe fatigue and depression. These stimulant drugs work like cocaine and methamphetamine and the long term result can be the same.

However, in my experience as an individual with ADHD, also struggling with pros and cons, I hope I can help. Yes, adderal does mess your brain up pretty horribly, especially in the manner you have described. Taking 90mgs is an excessive dose, however considering that I spent two years on DAILY 80mg XR regimen, it's not so bad. I would suggest investing in high grade ginko bilobae and ginseng tinctures ( make sure to dissolve with water so you don't ingest high amounts of ethanol.

You run into a few that want use medication to parent their child or are trying to work the system for a disability claim---------- but most just want to help their kid. That is why I'm all in favor of fair balance and pros and cons. Everyone should know the risks and what the positives could be when deciding what to do for their child and I just hate that they are judged along the way.

I want to make something clear to anyone reading my posts containing advice on coping with withdrawal. My posts should not be interpreted as pro or con using opiates. For one thing, no one on here is going to use or quit because I tell them to. If anything, my tips on getting through withdrawal should tell people that withdrawal is not a barrier to recovery.

As a final thought Tommy22, I have found in my life that everything comes down to weights and measures. Balancing the pros against the cons directly affects how we live our lives and forms the basis under which we make the decisions that affect how we live as people, not referees.

ar post was never meant as aforum for the pros or cons of the particular subject since the few of you who have posted the cons as you have seen them, seem to post them on all possible opportunities. This going to sound cruel but looking at other posts your lot doesn't seem particularly happy with themselves. Depession, substance abuce, suicide attempts, insecurities, and yet on other posts you guys have burned me for saying teenagers shouldn't get married ? Why the double standards?

Hello everyone, I just joined this list after reading your various comments regarding the pros and cons of discontinuing Lexapro. I have discussed this with both my psychiatrist and my therapist (a psychologist). The M.D. thinks it a bad idea to discontinue. The psychologist thinks it might be good -- he says clients who have gone off it feel more "authentic." Lately I have been having problems with confusion and forgetfulness.

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