Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Just started methylphenidate 5 mg for fatigue take one at 8 and 1 feel good (awake) but by 6 tired & ready to go to bed. how do i make it last longer ?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Change formulation: There are longer-acting (slow-release) formulations available. Examples are Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr and Concerta which are designed to last thru all the waking hours of the day. The good news is that you seem to have responded to a very long dose and it lasts longer than expected, thus you may benefit from "intermediate-acting" forms like Ritalin la or Metadate CD that tend to be cheaper.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.4k views
Ritalin (methylphenidate): Discuss with your prescribing doctor the extended-release forms of stimulants.
Answered 5/16/2016
5.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Was tired all the time all tests normal dr put me on ritalin (methylphenidate) 10mg 2x per day for stimulant to stay awake. Now getting tired again why?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I 'm taking now fluvoxamine 200 mg, but it causes tiredness or laziness as well other SSRI, and my doctor prescribed to me methylphenidate 10 mg in Am?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have dealt with chronic fatigue and problems paying attention but never did nothing about it, my brother is on Ritalin (methylphenidate) and thinks I should be also?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Been taking ritalin (methylphenidate) for fatigue but not working anymore. Increased dose makes me shake. What else can I do?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Taking ritalin (methylphenidate) for fatigue due to sarcoidosis for a year. It's not helping as much now. Body getting used to it & is the a different med i could try?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Taking 5mg ritalin (methylphenidate) 2-3 times daily for fatigue. Causing headaches will it stop or is there another stimulant medication i can take?
I take symboxone /Ritalin (methylphenidate) 20mg. I have no hormones from a hyst. Is 60mg of Ritalin (methylphenidate) too much to ask for instead of the 20 for extreme fatigue? I am 41y
I used to take ritalin (methylphenidate). I would take a break from them and would experience extrem fatigue, nausea and brain fog for a few days. Why did this happen?
I take methylphenidate 27mg and my dr gave me phentermine 37.5mg for the fatigue from the methylphenidate. Is it safe to take these meds together?
Can i take another 10mg methylphenidate?Psychiatrist prescr for first time today. Felt great, then wore off. Tired and spaced out, dr gone now
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
