Ritalin LA Questions

Is it safe to skip taking ritalin la on the weekends?

Posted 13 Jan 2012 • 3 answers •

I found an old bottle of my Ritalin LA that expired in 7/2009, is it SAFE to take those?

I know this is not recommended and no doctor will, but I just want to know if it's going to harm me... I know old medicine loose their potency, so it won't work as well as a new bottle, but ...

Posted 13 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

What is the difference between Ritalin SR and Ritalin LA? Both are 20mg?

Posted 5 Apr 2011 • 1 answer •

Is Concerta the same as Metadate CD?

My 7.5 year old son has ADHD primariy Inattentive type. To date, he has been on Ritalin LA which wore off too soon. When I increased the mg. he was skipping like a record and was twitching. We then ...

Posted 9 Mar 2011 • 1 answer •

Is there a difference between Ritalin SA and Ritalin LA?

My doctor has had me on the Ritalin SA at 20MG for about 4 months now to treat my ADHD, I also take other medications for my Bi-Polar Disorder - Lamictal, Celexa and I have Trazodone that can be used ...

Posted 6 Oct 2010 • 2 answers • 1 star

What are the long term effects of Ritalin - can it affect your personality?

My husband was diagnosed with add when he was around 40 years old. He was retalin for about 10 years then stop taking it. Seemed like he was having alittle bit of personality change. He is now 61. ...

Posted 5 Sep 2010 • 1 answer • 1 star

Ritalin makes my son like a zombie. Want to change medications. Any advice?

My son is 7 and has been on ritalin la for the past year and it has worked ok I dont like the fact that it makes him like a zombie. Im wanting to switch to something else and Im torn between ...

Posted 24 Aug 2010 • 2 answers •

Is Methylin ER the same as ritalin LA? I need a generic due to my very limited insurance coverage?

Posted 22 Jul 2010 • 1 answer •

Does taking ritalin la change or have any effect on social behaviors in 1st graders?

Posted 17 Jun 2010 • 1 answer •

How long before you should see iimprovement on Ritalin LA? see below?

My son was just put on Ritalin LA 20mg. He is 7 1/2 yrs old and weighs 65lbs. He has been on it for 10 days now and I'm not seeing any real improvement. He is a little more mellow, but still ...

Posted 15 Mar 2010 • 1 answer •

How long do the effects last with Ritalin LA?

Posted 8 Jan 2010 • 1 answer •

Ritalin LA for MS Fatigue?

I have been thru a few meds for my MS associated fatigue. I was just prescribed ritalin LA on a daily basis but I wondered if it is long acting can I take this on an 'as needed' basis ...

Posted 27 Nov 2009 • 1 answer •

Can Focalin XR cause elevated body temp or low grade fever?

(39yo female) I am on 20 mg per day after switching from Ritalin LA about a week ago. Low-grade fever recurs daily (about 3 days now), then disappears in evenings. Of course I could just be sick, but ...

Posted 6 Nov 2009 • 1 answer •

Is there a safe "diet pill" that I can take WHILE taking Ritalin LA, 30 mg for ADHD (39yr female)?

Ritalin LA is helping with my ADHD symptoms, but I have not experienced the weight loss that many do as a side effect. I was hoping to "kill two birds with one stone," but no such luck for ...

Posted 7 Oct 2009 • 2 answers •