A member asked:

I was prescribed 20 mg ritalin (methylphenidate) twice a day for my add, but i don't feel anything after taking it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Humberto Quintana answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Check dx + see below: Provided that you are being treated for a correct diagnoisis. Then md must consider that dose needs to be readjusted upward, also , md may need an alternative agent not methylphenidate but possible amphetamine. Psycostimulant. Also, i am assumming that no ohter agents are being taken thatt interfere with ritalin. Have you ruled out that pt. Is a drug abuser ; ineffectiveness related tabuse.

Answered 5/23/2015

4.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more