I'm on Ridalin for ADD. Is it supposed to make you feel like you're out of it?

Question:

I recently self diagnosed myself with ADD. My doctor said that I should try Ridalin to see if it helped. I've been on it for about 2 weeks, and I've had some heart palpitations (racing heart), and it seems to make me feel kind of woozy and out of it. Is that normal?

Answers:
The following side effects are associated with Ritalin Oral:

Common side effects:
High Blood Pressure Severe
Fast Heartbeat Severe
Abnormal Trouble Sleeping Less Severe
Loss of Appetite Less Severe
Nervous Less Severe
Over Excitement Less Severe

Infrequent side effects:
Angina Severe
Sinus Irritation and Congestion Severe
Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy Severe
Hives Severe
Joint Pain Severe
Fever Severe
Involuntary Quivering Severe
Voluntary Movement Difficulty Severe
Rash Severe
Chest Pain Severe
Reaction due to an Allergy Severe
Decreased Blood Platelets Severe
Throat Irritation Less Severe
Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus Less Severe
Drowsiness Less Severe
Dizzy Less Severe
Head Pain Less Severe
Cough Less Severe
Feel Like Throwing Up Less Severe
Stomach Cramps Less Severe

Rare side effects:
Tourette's Severe
Blurred Vision Severe
Problems with Eyesight Severe
Cramps Severe
Seizures Severe
Fit Severe
Weight Loss Severe
Anemia Severe
Decreased White Blood Cells Severe
Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents Severe
Mood Changes Severe
Inflammation of the Nose Less Severe
Pain During Periods Less Severe
Throwing Up Less Severe
Diarrhea Less Severe

Other Answers:
No you shouldn't feel that way, and you should stop taking it if it's giving you heart palpitations. Go back to your doctor and get something else, there are so many to choose from these days. My nephew has ADHD and he switched medications 6 times before they found one that worked for him.

With any medical condition your best bet is to contact the prescribing doc. Don't listen to what other's think. There are many medications for Attention Deficit Disorder. Ritilan is not the only one. Good luck.

Ritalin is a stimulant, so it's not surprising that you have experienced increased heartbeat. However, you should also be careful. If you're feeling woozy, you should definitely talk to your doctor. Sometimes the dosage has to be adjusted several times before you get the desired effect. Also, it's sometimes necessary to change your medication altogether. Be careful and good luck!

It will and I would get off of it and soon, and then see your doctor again and explain the effects, I'd also recommend staying off of any caffenated products, and eating a well-balanced diet, hopefully your doctor can find another substitute because what your heart is doing, try to bring your levels of stress down also.

Anybody having ADD or ADHD should go for a manual one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax. There won't be an immediate healing, but the self-healing power of the body and mind is boosted amazingly. Try it - I've done myself.

Just - the treatment is available in California and Europe only, costing approx. 220 dollars. It's really worth travelling far.

I was on ridalin as a child and it has given me permanent hypothyroidia. I have to take medication daily to keep my matabolism up. All of my involuntary body functions have slowed and it really left me feeling down and sluggish for a long time before they diagnosed me. Doctor said much longer and organs would start shutting down. I believe there is always something better for ADD than ridalin, and its not medication. Learn to meditate. Honestly, it may sound like homeopathic garbage, but true, practiced meditation will teach your body and mind to calm when you want them to. It takes practice, only took me a few days before I learned. Everyone should learn to meditate to some extend. Calming the mind and body on a daily basis other than just sleep is immeasureably helpful for all kinds of problems.

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