Methylphenidate for Narcolepsy User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Concerta, Ritalin, Jornay PM, Ritalin LA, Quillivant XR, QuilliChew ER, Metadate CD, Daytrana, Cotempla XR-ODT, Relexxii, Aptensio XR, Methylin Methylin ER …show all brand names
Methylphenidate has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 63 reviews for the treatment of Narcolepsy. 65% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 16% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Methylphenidate
- Anonymous
- April 15, 2012
Ritalin (methylphenidate) "This medication has worked well for approx. 8 mos to control narcolepsy."
- neuro...
- November 12, 2008
Ritalin-SR (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."
Frequently asked questions
- What is metilfenidato used for?
- Concerta vs Adderall - What's the difference between them?
- Ritalin vs Vyvanse - What's the difference between them?
- What are the brands of methylphenidate?
- Anonymous
- May 21, 2008
Concerta (methylphenidate) "An excellent medication for treating my condition"
- frogl...
- April 17, 2009
Ritalin (methylphenidate) "This helps me concentrate more."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Anonymous
- February 14, 2011
Ritalin (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."
- Nikol...
- October 26, 2015
Ritalin (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."
More FAQ
- Jornay PM vs other methylphenidate formulations - how do they compare?
- How is Cotempla XR-ODT different to other brands of methylphenidate?
- imdai...
- July 29, 2008
Methylin (methylphenidate) "Works just like Ritalin for me."
- Descon
- February 23, 2024
Concerta (methylphenidate) "I think it is very effective in combination with modafinil. The sleep attacks are finally under control."
- Anonymous
- May 24, 2010
Concerta (methylphenidate) "Didn't work for me and gave me a really bad headache."
- lingi...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 4, 2019
Ritalin (methylphenidate) "I started to have narcolepsy episodes when I started to take Ritalin"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 16, 2021
Concerta (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."
- Sibyl...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 17, 2020
Ritalin-SR (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."
- Anony...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 6, 2022
"Don't waste you're time with this dangerous and useless drug. An energy drink works bette,r with less bad side effects. Another big pharma rip-off"
- Potatis
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 6, 2022
Concerta (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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Ritalin (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."