Questions about Ritilan | ADHD Information

Thanks guys ... yes i do plan on keeping an open dialouge with my doctor i am going in next tuesday and planned on telling him and see what he thinks

Hi All

I'm a 22 y/o newly diagnosed with ADHD combined type. My physiatrist put me on Ritilan. He allowing me to take 5-20mg twice aday at least till I figure out how much is working (which sounds rather rare from what i have been reading on here most people are on a fixed dose) It has been working great! I actually made my mom cry when I told her that for the 1st time in my life I can see and hear. (which is the best way for me to describe it) I have a great job as an ast. manager at a department store where my hours vary ex. 9-5, 1-9, 9-9 so I like the freedom of the immediate relase, but on a long day I feel so wiped out  when it wares off (it's usally after 3hrs but i wait till 4 1/2 to take the second dose)  because of the triedness I have been taking an extra dose ( 3 a day now) of 5mg in the evening so that I can make it through the day espically because I have and hour+ drive home in the evening.  

My question is...  is this something I should be doing ??? Part of me likes the freedom I have been givin but part of me doesn't cause I'm worried that I will end up abuseing it.

 

Please help me!

Tanks

Hi Jonny

Once you hit the target dose, which is different for everyone, take the medication as prescribed and maintain an open diaglogue with your doctor if you have questions or concerns as you go along which you will.  Generally, addiction occurs when the medication is not taken as precribed and it is crushed and snorted. Most people eventually are on a fixed dose as that its the dose that is most effective for that particular person. Its all very indiviual and everyone  goes through a trial of meds and diferent doses until the best med and dose is acheived. Good luck and I wish you much success

 

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