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Methylphenidate for Narcolepsy User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Concerta, Ritalin, Jornay PM, Ritalin LA, Daytrana, Quillivant XR, Metadate CD, QuilliChew ER, Cotempla XR-ODT, Aptensio XR, Relexxii, Methylin Methylin ER …show all brand names

Reviews for Methylphenidate

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • too...
  • July 24, 2009

Methylphenidate "This medication works awesome for me. I have narcolepsy and have been on it for about 6 months now. I take 3 x 10 mg tabs a day, and I skip Wednesdays. I am alert, awake, and without any side effects."

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  • Anonymous
  • April 15, 2012

Methylphenidate "This medication has worked well for approx. 8 mos to control narcolepsy."

9 / 10
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  • neu...
  • November 12, 2008

Methylphenidate "I didn't give this a 10 simply because I don't feel it lasts as long as it should. However, during the time I do take it, it's great. Wide awake without being jittery. Good stuff."

9 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Anonymous
  • February 14, 2011

Methylphenidate "I have been taking Ritalin for about 3 months, and it gives me a boost from being sleepy for about an hour. After that, I become very tired and sleepy. Maybe I should up my dosage."

7 / 10
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  • fro...
  • April 17, 2009

Methylphenidate "This helps me concentrate more."

10 / 10
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  • Nik...
  • October 26, 2015

Methylphenidate "My 15-year-old son has narcolepsy. Ritalin gave him nightmares, which he rarely had, and kept him awake half the night. Discontinued after 11 days."

5 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • May 21, 2008

Methylphenidate "An excellent medication for treating my condition."

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  • imd...
  • July 29, 2008

Methylphenidate "Works just like Ritalin for me."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • May 24, 2010

Methylphenidate "Didn't work for me and gave me a really bad headache."

1 / 10
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  • Des...
  • February 23, 2024

Methylphenidate "I think it is very effective in combination with modafinil. The sleep attacks are finally under control."

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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • June 17, 2020

Methylphenidate "I used to fall asleep at school (for 2-10 min at a time) and be awake all night for up to 4 nights straight. Treated it amazingly. Once after breakfast and once after lunch."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 16, 2021

Methylphenidate "Concerta ER helped some with my narcolepsy, but caused me to be highly irritable. I am bipolar, which could have exacerbated and contributed to the mood swings. I have decided to try other meds."

6 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 6, 2022

"Don't waste your time with this dangerous and useless drug. An energy drink works better, with less bad side effects. Another big pharma rip-off."

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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 6, 2022

Methylphenidate "Lost a lot of weight and had a lot of headaches when I forgot to take it, but after like a month, it was over."

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  • lin...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 4, 2019

Methylphenidate "I started to have narcolepsy episodes when I started to take Ritalin."

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