[morticia]

hi does anyone know how much ritalin you have to take before you OD?

im on 15 mgs a day but i do find that i take more than prescribed because i want to concentrate badly.

what are some of the signs of OD.

any feedback would be helpful.

thank you
morticia[:I]

[zippysgoddess]

"Symptoms of a methylphenidate overdose include agitation, tremors (shaking), muscle twitches, seizures, confusion, hallucinations, sweating, flushing, headache, fast or irregular heartbeat, large pupils, and dryness of the mouth and eyes."

If you find that the 15mgs just isn't working well enough for you, rather than doubling or tripling up, it would be smarter of you to talk to your doctor about raising your dosage or perhaps trying a different medication.

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[zippysgoddess]

"How the patient responds to treatment will determine the recommended dose. The usual dose for adults when methylphenidate is ordered with opiate pain medication is 2.5 mg. to 15 mg., daily or twice per day. This drug should be taken exactly as directed. It can become habit-forming if taken in greater amounts or for longer periods than is necessary. Patients should take the last dose of the day before 6 P. M. to decrease sleep difficulties. Patients should not crush or break this medication. If a dose is missed, the patient should take it as soon as possible. Patients should not take two pills at the same time."

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[morticia]

thank you for your reply i really appriacte it. i will definalty talk to my doc about increasing it. i just want to say that im on percocet and vicodin does that interfer with the way the ritalin works?

thank you
morticia

[chrish1]

Again, you are asking questions that your doctor should be able to answer. A pharmacist can answer also.

Just curious as to why you are asking on here rather than asking your doctor about those interactions. Also, have you told your doctor that you are taking more than prescribed of the ritalin? Are you taking the opiates as prescribed, and are they prescribed by the same doctor?

Hope that helps put things in the proper perspective.

Chrish

Clean Date: 10/11/05

--There is light at the end of the tunnel--

[morticia]

Thank you for your reply and congradulations on being clean. my medical doc prescrbes the pain meds i do take one or two extra of those. my n.n.p. priscrbes the ritalin. im too ashamed to tell him how much i take. but they both know that im taking pain meds and ritalin. im thinking about pain management for my chronic pain. do you have any idea what they do in pain management? i would really appraiate it.

thank you
Morticia[:I]