Methylphenidate for Depression User Reviews (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2020

"Please note that the reviews here will mostly be from people that have had good results from this alternative treatment. It doesn't work for most, which is why it isn't FDA approved for depression. Buuuut, methylphenidate has made a difference for my depression. I do have suspected ADHD, but it hasn't been diagnosed. I've been depressed for ages, and I tried this. I have tried tons of antidepressants. I'm still on Prozac and Lamictal. Methylphenidate has made as big an impact as those two. It allows me to feel more connected, interested, calm, and stable. I take 5 mg three times a day, but I may increase. It sometimes gives me nausea, headaches, and fatigue, but the pros outweigh the cons (I do take the cheapest generic). If you've tried the more conventional treatments, give this a go. And who knows, if it works for you, maybe you should get tested for ADHD."

• Col...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 3, 2022

"I have ADHD and have been on methylphenidate for over 10 years. I can say (IMO) taking stimulants like methylphenidate mono-therapy can help in the beginning, but tolerance and addiction can be a problem. Also, having to up the dose frequently will not help you feel good. I know some people have depression from their ADHD/ADD, so a stimulant may help, but IMO stimulants like methylphenidate should be used as antidepressant add-ons in lower dosages to augment antidepressant response. AD+stimulant may be helpful, and I've seen it used before, but stimulant mono-therapy is risky IMO when we are referring to depression treatment. Once again, just my opinion."

• Rit...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 10, 2022

"My doctor told a story while prescribing this medicine for me. Concerta is like having a picnic. Ritalin is like a crazy rock party. I have used many SSRI group drugs for the treatment of depression for many years. These are Lustral, Prozac, and others. However, I think I didn't get exactly what I wanted. After I started using Ritalin (sometimes I take it, usually a few days apart), everything became more colorful for me. I look around, I feel the urge to work or study, I take risks, and I feel good. Sometimes my neck and arms hurt. But I'm not sure if it's because of the Ritalin. I enjoy touching it, my sofa, my jacket, my bag. Touching is more pleasant for me. In many ways, it's a miracle for me."

• Tes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2022

"I have suffered from severe depression and anxiety, I feel my entire existence. This medication has saved me, and I have been put on every antidepressant under the sun (specifically around 14 medications over the last 12 years). I have also been in therapy for over 7 years. This was my last resort. I am currently on methylphenidate SR, which has saved my life. I have been taking it for over a month, and I can actually smile genuinely, dare I say laugh?! - I no longer have the 24/7 existential dread of my mortality, waking up with night terrors, panic attacks - gone. No side effects for me besides a suppressed appetite. Don’t worry, I eat plenty :) Definitely something to look into and at least talk to your doctor if nothing else has done the trick. (Side note - beware of the KVK Tech methylphenidate yellow tablets. I didn’t think to look up how many other people had severe side effects or issues like I did until I read this form. So thank you for that reassurance that I wasn’t going crazy!)"

• des...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 19, 2018

"In the beginning, this med was great, got me to do stuff and enjoy life again at 30 mg XR, but lately, the improvement it used to do to my mood is not that great anymore, plus it gets me anxious and unstable, maybe I will stick to fluoxetine/escitalopram/olanzapine combo. Or try it with clonazepam through the day :("

• Nob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2017

"I have bipolar disorder but mainly suffer with depressive episodes, which can last up to 7 months. I had high hopes for this drug as I am drug resistant now and have tried every antidepressant and mood stabilizer. I expected it to be a stimulant! I've only been on it 2 weeks, and my shrink says it needs 6 weeks to get into my system, but all my research points to a stimulant working within hours. I'm on 10 mg 3 x a day, and all it does is make me sleep! Not very stimulating! This dose seems to work for most people, maybe I need a bigger dose, but overall, so far I feel worse because I hardly have the energy to get out of bed, and I feel more stimulated by caffeine. Side effects for me were intense headaches and nausea, lack of appetite."

• Hey...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 24, 2015

"Methylphenidate extended release 54 mg x 2 a day has made all the difference in the world regarding my depression. Many, many antidepressant meds were ineffective-it was as though I had taken nothing."

• Dki...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2014

"I am suffering from depression and SAD + ADHD. On Concerta now, and it makes an amazing impact on my depression - I had no idea that would happen. I don't know if it's common, but I'm very pleased!"

• Sav...
• May 12, 2015

"Methylphenidate has changed my life. My depression is almost nonexistent now. I have also stopped dwelling on problems. I take 54 mg methylphenidate XR, along with 225 mg Effexor XR."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2009

"This medication has helped my depressive mood due to bipolar disorder. I was severely depressed without energy and suicidal, and this medication helped me get out of that dark hole I was in."

• Get...
• October 8, 2019

"This medication, methylphenidate, had a positive effect in one day! I have tried 12 antidepressants from different classes with little or no help. I hope this med continues to work."

• Ina...
• July 26, 2017

"I tried most of the anti-depressants. None of them helped my depression over the last 16 years. Concerta 36 mg 3X a day treated my depression completely. I am now leading a normal life."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2020

"Energized me to get on with daily life."

• dbg...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 18, 2024

"Only thing that stops my depression. Fortunately I'm ADHD diagnosed, so I have a prescription for it. Nothing for me in the area of side effects."

• Fri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2022

"I have tried Concerta 18 mg and 27 mg, and then instant release 5 mg. The 18 mg and 5 mg are very effective at treating ADHD (inattentive) symptoms, but also effective with my anxiety and depression."

• Lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2021

"I used to have severe mood swings and trouble with my motivation. At 18 years of age, I feel like I can finally motivate myself and be unstoppable in whatever I pursue. Thank you."

• Bil...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 30, 2022

"Been taking it for over 13 years, and the only benefit I’ve derived from it is being able to stay awake at work."

• Alp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2020

"Ritalin isn't much different than speed. I took 2 Xanax and a muscle relaxer, and I'm still wide awake from that Ritalin."