doc can't scribe ritalin (methylphenidate) for fatigue due to sarcoidosis anymore. what are some other medication options?

Question

Taking 5mg ritalin (methylphenidate) 2-3 times daily for fatigue. Causing headaches will it stop or is there another stimulant medication i can take?

Answer 1

Fatigue: Methylphenidate has been used for the treatment of fatigue in patients with cancer,4HIV infection,5and chronic fatigue syndrome.6In an open-label trial,7 methylphenidate was reported as useful for fatigue associated with sarcoidosis. Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (d-MPH) is the d-threo-methylphenidate hydrochloride isomer of methylphenidate. It is approximately twice as potent as the racemic formulation and appears to have a longer half-life; hence, it can be administered twice daily

Answer 2

Easy and better!: Provigil (modafinil) and Nuvigil (R-modafinal) will work better! They will solve your problem and are not schedule 2 drugs!

Answer 3

Sarcoidosis: Dear js sarcoidosis is found most commonly among the health care professions and teachers. Ethnicity also seems to be a factor in that those of african and hispanic origin make up about 50% of those with this disease. Northern europeans also make up for a moderately large percent. It is not considered contagious, but a sarcoid patient cannot be a donor of organs as it has been transmitted.

Answer 4

No: Sarcoidosis is more prevalent in swedes, danes & us blacks. Women slightly more than men. No relationship to occupation.

Answer 5

Probably not: Usually there is a happy mom and a healthy baby.

Answer 6

Other way: Pregnancy can precipitate a sarcoidosis flare. In more than 60% of the cases however, sarcoidosis severity will remain unchanged, or even improve during pregnancy. Certain medications used to treat sarcoidosis are not safe during pregnancy, others increase your blood sugar and thus the risk of complications.

Answer 7

Not likely: If your sarcoid is flared up causing lung impairment you may have difficulty exerting yourself. Other than shortness of breath or fatigue i would not expect much impact.

Answer 8

Sarcoidosis: Sarcoidosis is a common disease that can affect several parts of the body in which inflammation occurs in the lymph nodes, lungs, liver, eyes, skin, or other body tissues. It is possible that it could affect your sex life, but it would be a very rare occurrence.

Answer 9

Why: My first question is why can't you stay awake and focused? If there's a problem, best to get checked out and treat the cause. Healthy people don't need to rely on stimulants to perform. Any stimulant, from caffeine to amphetamines, can keep you awake. But, they all have side effects as well and can damage your health, so use with caution.

Answer 10

Yes: There is multiple other options, and also a thorough, comprehensive diagnosis might show very easy to correct causes of this problem.

Answer 11

Focus: Other stimulants such as Adderall, Vyvanse, (lisdexamfetamine) Provigil.

Answer 12

Getting proper sleep: Are you getting sufficient sleep or are you not getting restorative sleep. If you are not getting restorative sleep talk to your doctor about a sleep study. If there are no medical reasons for your tiredness and a sleep study is normal, then medications such as Provigil or Nuvigil may be helpful.

Answer 13

Prescription?: Is this a prescription dosage? If so, talk with your doctor regarding side effects and drug interactions. If it is not your dose of medication, then i would advise avoiding taking too much of this medication. There is no "safe" medication -- not even over the counter medications.

Answer 14

DOSE NOT NO OF PILLS: The number of pills does not denote dangerousness. The dose of the medicine is a better indicator. The range of dose for Ritalin (methylphenidate) depends upon the age of the person as well as any other medical isues or concomitatnt use of medicines. Use of Ritalin (methylphenidate) should be monitored for any adverse effects and therapeutic benefit and dose adjusted accordingly rather then worry about the number of pills.

Answer 15

Ritalin (methylphenidate): That depends on dose of each & whether prescribed & monitored by a doctor. If so, usually Ritalin (methylphenidate) immediate release works for 4-6 hours & can be given 3x daily, with last dose no later than 4 P.M. Due to possible interference with sleep. The slow release ritalin-la is long acting and usually given in A.M. & occasionally an added lower dose is given @2 P.M. If needed.

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