User Reviews for Methylphenidate

methylphenidate: Works well, initially though I felt like the medicine gave a "forced" feeling of alertness - similar but not as bad as Provigil. It subsided completely after 72 hours and continues to work very well. I have MS (advanced, fast progressing) and without this I wouldn't be able to overcome the fatigue to get out of bed, my chair or move around. I can also stop using it without noticing any bad effects. As such, as my symptoms improve intermittently, I use less or none until it is needed again. I don't see the "addictive" tendency in the use of this medication either like the medicine information mentions... there is no "warm fuzzy feeling" or altered mental state for me. I just get to where I can move my legs and arms better, and think more clearly.

Concerta (methylphenidate): I was prescribed Concerta to offset the drowsiness from the Abilify I take in conjunction with Lexapro. I have suffered from major depression since I was about 19 and have been on every SSRI on the market as well as Wellbutrin to treat my depression, and nothing has helped me more than Concerta. I only take 18mg twice a day (I'm 34) and while the anti-depressants make me lethargic and were causing my work to suffer, the Concerta has been a real lifesaver. I've only been on it a few months and haven't really suffered from any negative side effects (haven't really lost any weight yet), and am planning on discussing discontinuing the Lexapro and Abilify with my psychiatrist since the Concerta has had such a positive impact on my depression.