I'm at my wits end with my non functioning brain here. First off, I studied so hard for this test and failed it! I've suffered from low academic achievement all my life and meds is my last option. I've been taking fish oil, exercise, eliminated dairy and wheat, eat more veggies fruits proteins, and I'm still my ditzy self. I constantly misplace items, I have to ask other students ALL the time what the teacher "meant" and almost all of the time they understand which makes me have a really low self esteem. I tried tutors, better studying habits(Where There's a Will There's an A college version) and I'm still suffering. Does meds help concentration and comprehension and resulting in better grades? Thanks, I'm very frustrated.
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Has Ritalin worked for you?
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You really need to talk with your doctor about taking medication for ADD. I was on Ritalin when I was younger and it wasn't for me. It made a zombie, I couldn't sleep, and it gave me more problems than my ADHD did! Discuss medication with your doctor and they'll be able to tell you if you need it or not. Meds aren't for everyone.
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ritalin is prescribed for children with ADHD problems but it sure comes with its side effects.It might aggravate the nature of the child. I dont think Ritalin helps much in improving concentration . Try some other medication or ask your doctor about it.
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Ritalin can be useful in increasing concentration, though there are other, newer, drugs available. ADD and ADHD is sometimes overdiagnosed, but for people who really have it the right medication can help their lives a lot.
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For me Ritalin did not work in the least!! Matter of fact I hated it with a passion. What did work for me is Strattera. It should help with concentration and make studing a lil easier, but along with the med i would suggest learning different ways to study. The med is not a wonder drug. Hope this helps.
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I tried Ritalin for a short period of time when I was younger. It gave me horrible mood swings and I would always feel tired (but unable to fall asleep).I was on welbutrin for awhile, and although I didn't notice any side effects it had only a mild effect. What eventually worked the best for me was dexedrine. I didn't have any major side effects, but I eventually stopped using it. Eventually I was able to just focus better on my own and in a sense outgrew my ADD.
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I took Ritalin for a short time as well when I was younger,It didnt do a damn thing for me.I was the same.
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I had the same symptoms, when i was on Ritalin i was a zombie until my mom took me off it, and it didnt do anything for me. theres plenty of others out there, so just talk to ur doctor and see what he/she recommends.
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my brother is the same way. until he started taking ridilan now he studys and doesnt do amazing but he is passing. what other medications have you been on?
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just ritalin and concerta. concerta works all day
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no ritalin didnt do shit.
im on concerta now on 108mg but i dont feel any different.
i think it calmed my atitude a bit maybe.
but i cant tell,still when i read stuff i skip half coz its boring and things like that,still cant focus. -
Ritalin works wonders on me.
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Concerta is the same drug as Ritalin, but in a timed-release capsule.