What is it like being on Ritalin?
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What is it like being on Ritalin?
As a stimulant drug, it will generally make you feel very “up,” and excited, alert, awake, and overly energized. Unfortunately, it can also cause you to become very aggressive and agitated due to overstimulation. It is said that not long after taking Ritalin, it will give you a feeling of clarity.
Is Ritalin any good?
Ritalin has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 166 ratings on Drugs.com. 61\% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13\% reported a negative effect. Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling, or to remove inappropriate language and content.
What are the benefits of Ritalin?
It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This medication is also used to treat a certain sleep disorder (narcolepsy).
Can Ritalin help with anxiety?
This would seem to indicate that at least in children, Ritalin can be an effective anti-anxiety medication. It is important to note, however, that the children who took part in this study suffered from ADHD, rather than from anxiety.
Does Ritalin improve memory?
Ritalin, a drug used to treat ADHD, has also been shown to give healthy people a slight boost in working memory.
What are the dangers of Ritalin?
Addiction. Ritalin is a controlled substance because it has high abuse potential.
What are the negative effects of Ritalin?
Common side effects of Ritalin include: nervousness, agitation, anxiety, sleepproblems (insomnia), stomach pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, palpitations, headache, vision problems, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, sweating, skin rash, psychosis, and numbness, tingling, or
Can you die from taking Ritalin?
People can die from overdosing on Ritalin, but it is not common. However, just because fatal overdoses are not common does not mean that it is safe to abuse Ritalin or other stimulants. Some people who become very paranoid or suicidal from stimulants may die by suicide or from other dangerous behavior.
Does Ritalin hurt your stomach too?
Yes, it is very likely that Ritalin is indeed the cause for your stomach pain. This medicine is very “dangerous”, meaning that it has many side effects and that it is addictive. So, you should be very careful when taking it. For example, you should take it or after a meal or a snack.