Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What would happen if i took my ritalin (methylphenidate) at night instead of in the day?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Sleeplessness: Taking stimulate medication at night may cause insomnia
Answered 8/29/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Ritalin (methylphenidate): Most likely will cause insomnia, uncommonly it may have a paradoxical effect and cause tiredness and sleepiness.
Answered 5/21/2016
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is taking three ritalin (methylphenidate) pills a day dangerous?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Is taking ritalin (methylphenidate) 3 times a day too much ? The ir ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can i take ritalin (methylphenidate) 10 mg one in the morning and one at night ( 7 pm ) ? Would the night dose be dangerous or cause me problems ?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
How do you notice the benefits of methylphenidate(ritalin ir)?It is my 6th day on 10 mg 2x a day and no benefit!is it normal?When will i see improveme
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Ritalin (methylphenidate) LA 20 mg taken at 9 last until 11 then I start to feel down and don't want to do anything. I'm thinking my dose is too low to last me all day?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I take to ritalin (methylphenidate) a day that last a total of 8 hours. But i work late at night. Does that mean my ADHD symptoms will come back after 8 hours?
Just taken first 10mg of ritalin, (methylphenidate) and was wondering what to expect? The psychiatrist implied it would be like night and day, does that sound right?
After a night of drinking. The next day i would take my ritalin (methylphenidate) and it would make my hands numb and tingly for awhile. Why does that happen?
Friend has ADHD and takes 2 ritalins (methylphenidate) a day what would happen if I took some to study for something?
At what times in the day should I take Ritalin (methylphenidate) if prescribed 10mg twice a day? Did not seem to do anything when took it at 7 am then noon.
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
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
