Ritalin Reivew - How To Use Ritalin (Methylphenidate) for Adult ADHD

Dr Kidd does a review of Ritalin (methylphenidate) and describes how it works, how to use it, side effects to look out for and how it compares to other stimulants for ADHD.
Other ADHD medications:
- Vyvanse/Elvanse (Lisdexamfetamine): • Vyvanse/Elvanse (Lisde...
- Concerta (Methylphenidate): • Concerta (Methylphenid...
- Guanfacine (Intuniv/Tenex): • Guanfacine (Intuniv/Te...
- Atomoxetine (Strattera): • Atomoxetine (Strattera...
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin/Zyban): • Bupropion (Wellbutrin)...
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Disclaimer: This video is purely educational and does not constitute any medical advice. Use of this information is at your own risk as this video is only my personal opinion. Dr Kidd will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, illness, injury, mental stress or death.
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[@acbc3543]

I was off my meds for years until o had a wake up call at work : I didn’t get my promotion. I needed to rescue my life from that . I take five meds for bipolar disorder and adhd and I’m On Cloud 9 . I needed to take my life back .

[@humhum1311]

Hello. I've started to take ritalin 2 weeks ago and i definitly notice it cicking in. However, the impulses i get from my ADHD don't go away and I get distracted just as much. The problem is that i feel like retalin makes me hyper focused on my distractions, rather than my work. It's not like the dosage is too low because everytime i take it, i definitely feel it, but i get exactly the same amount of work done as before i was taking them because i'm still very easily distracted.

[@arjunratnadev]

I think that's your weak mindset

[@TheHutes]

Not a weak mindset, but you have to understand, these medications treat symptoms, not the cause, as well as no drug can fully cure adhd, so you have to also make an effort to design your life and workspace in a way which supports and compliments the effect of the drug

[@CaptainSugarToes]

@@arjunratnadevcould be but that’s oversimplified

[@hiz24airness]

​@@TheHutesyou nailed it. It's like going to the gym while still having a bad diet. Good luck! You can lose weight without going to the gym but can't outwork a bad diet. Similar, you can't medicate bad habits but medication can help you break bad habits.

[@luk4aaaa]

That’s because the drugs are the glasses for your brain, you still have to shift the focus and sustain it on the correct task yourself. The drugs will allow you to do things easier, you still have to do them. Best of luck.

[@noisehippo1561]

Great video thank you!

[@GhggGghy]

Hi dr my psychiatric has said me to take mythle i want to know that how much it work like time?

[@ShellieRenee-ep3bm]

Took 10mg and feel so loopy and dizzy like . Will this eventually go away ?

[@drkiddMD]

Depends on the individual, some patients the side effects improve over time others unfortunately they persist.

[@temotemo6939]

Doctor please give me advice, I started generic Ritalin it was best thing ever, but it also gave me horrible headaches during wear off, I stopped taking it, Now I tried it again for study, after couple weeks, but it stopped working… what to do how to fix it?

[@drkiddMD]

Unfortunately cannot give advice for individual cases over the internet there are many possibilities including when you were studying you may have been more stressed, not sleeping as well, using other substances/medications that interact etc. a multitude of reasons why it may not have been as effective when used at a different time. Recommend seeing your doctor to assess!

[@temotemo6939]

@@drkiddMD thanks for response. Many ppl say that generic adhd meds are not potent enough as originals, could it be the reason as well?

[@drkiddMD]

@@temotemo6939 Although some patient's notice differences properly approved generic brands should have the same active ingredient and theorectically should work the same

[@TacticalTRex-jh7ox]

Hey, I’m 17 and have been taking Ritalin for a few years and have responded to it pretty well, right after I take my pill I start doing my work and notice my focus peaking around 30 minutes after taking it then subsiding around 30 minutes later. This is still a solid hour of productive work which is incredible compared to not being able to focus at all but do you have any advice on how to lengthen this period of focus?

[@KatanaFPV]

This confuses me cause after you take your pill, you won't really start absorbing it into your bloodstream after around 15 minutes or so, then the drug has to concentrate further as it's being processed. So you should really only be getting around 40-ish minutes of productivity unless the first 15 minutes right after ingesting the pill are placebo?

[@rufiohaspan]

I find ritilan Makes me really really sleepy 😴

[@beatemero6718]

Sounds exactly like what I Need then 😂

[@nicolaslarcoforero]

Hello! I’ve started to take 3 pills/day for two months now but my psychiatrist said that I need to reduce it to 1 pill a day for 4 months! Is this new dose correct? I feel like as soon as the effect goes away I’m feeling already so lazy and again disorganized. They are not long compound or long release tablets, this is what worried me. Can you give me some input? I’ve been doing great these couple of months, also he said that I should learn to use it under my own responsibility ?? So I don’t have specific hours to take it only use my own criteria 😢everything is very confusing, I’m 26 and been diagnosed only two months ago. Thanks in advance

[@drkiddMD]

Hi Nicolas, typically if you are only taking short acting Ritalin most people take more than one a day because it wears off, but it depends, some patients can take it once a day because for example they might be fine in their job without it but needs it for a few hours of study at night for a course they are doing. So they can be used in different ways depending on your circumstance!

[@nicolaslarcoforero]

@@drkiddMD Thanks Dr.! I've been wondering since using ritalin is a day/night for me, this helps me clarify some doubts

[@RaraKF]

Hello, very informative video! I’d been on Vyvanse for the past 7 years but had to switch to Ritalin 10mg short acting this week due to a change in insurance. I’ve been instructed to take one tablet when I wake up, and another one 5 hours later, but by the time I need to take the second pill I haven’t felt the effects of the first pill. After the second pill I feel more productive for 2-3 hours, but I really need to feel the effects sooner since I’m at work and can’t be productive without the medication. In your opinion should I be taking the two pills closer together in time? Should the dosage be increased? Or should I wait and give my body more time to adjust to the medication change? Thank you!

[@drkiddMD]

It does sound like that your dosages are too far apart. Some patient's take 2 x tablets at once if they need a stronger dose, 2-3 times a day.

[@RaraKF]

@@drkiddMD thank you for the advice! I’ll keep that in mind when I consult with my doctor, I really appreciate your reply!

[@jeremyb1072]

I just started Ritalin and I’m at 5mg , you probably need a much bigger dosage if you have been taking meds for 7 years

[@henryevery8658]

Hello ı am using cigarette. Is cigarette affect my dehb or ritalin by negative way ? Because ı am thinking for not using cigarette.

[@drkiddMD]

Although cigarettes are not great for your health, it probably has minimal effect on the efficacy of Ritalin.

[@Ibis-of-Equilon]

Do stimulants have less affects on the heart than non stimulants ?

[@drkiddMD]

As a general statement stimulants typically have more of an effect

[@FatemeGhobadi-od3gh]

Hi, its my second time taking ritalin, im feeling a little energetic, is it possible that iv been diagnosed adhd wrong?

[@nothappyz]

If you have questions regarding your diagnosis you should talk with your doctor, or find another one. Besides that, I don't see how "feeling a little energetic" could invalidate your diagnosis

[@srilankanguy8737]

Nah thats a good thing. Its not supposed to knock you out

[@Ibis-of-Equilon]

Why is smoking marijuana a red flag to ptescribing stimulants to adults with adhd.

[@drewu9157]

Probably because it's too much demand on the heart in a given period. Marijuana can change our heart rate just like stimulants, so both together may be too demanding.

[@Ibis-of-Equilon]

@@drewu9157 wow. Didn't know that. I also know people that take the fang stimulants and then get prescribed blood pressure meds to offset that effect of the stimulants. Seems pretty gay if you ask me . Seems like they don't really care what it does. They also prescribe medical cannabis to heart patients to treat aruthmia so ... yeah.

[@mateussousa5289]

just have cannabis after there is no more adhd meds in your system, literally start the day with the med and finish the day wit zaza. @@Ibis-of-Equilon

[@nonzenz]

@@Ibis-of-Equilon abused weed for ~5 years, got high blood pressure from it.

[@michaelzoanetti6213]

Is it normal to take 30mg of Ritalin a day a notice no change in anything Started for meds for the first time 2 weeks ago

[@drkiddMD]

Hi Michael, some people need higher doses, there are also some people that just dont respind to Ritalin at all

[@alystairmabloch401]

Talk to your doctor you need to find the right dose together. I take 52mg a day for instance and it seems to be a higher dose than average.

[@youtube9587]

After taking ritalin why i need to pee every 30 times

[@drkiddMD]

Thisbwould be an uncommon side effect you best review with your doctor!

[@richiv3754]

why did I notice this too

[@rico5766]

i got severe ADHD and i tend to respond really well to cannabis (Sativa only tho) never looked back to any type of pill since (apart from ibuprofen😅) Id suggest everyone to try SATIVA cannabis (unless you have any type of underlying problem with psychoses) Edit: Apart from the fact it works alot better and it doesnt come with those nasty side effects, it is also 100 times healthier then any type of pharmaceutical

[@SobotkaHD]

I hope you're not talking about THC because it would be a really bad advice to people with ADHD. I tried it when I was 15 and stayed addicted for 12 years.

[@muhammadhunainarshad699]

Why there is so much stigma and horror about ritalin?

[@drkiddMD]

The main stigma that surrounds all stimulants comes from the notion that they are similar to amphetamine like substances

[@muhammadhunainarshad699]

❤Thanks for reply brother really appreciate that. I m myself a doctor suffering from adhd.i Want to get in touch with u. Kindly tell me ur email.

[@raeestaylor]

Completely unrelated but dyu have an instagram i could follow? Yur so helpful, interesting and attractive :D