I am 42 with ADD. I was on Ritalin a few years ago then stopped. When I started again I had really bad headaches taking it. (also headaches without it). I also tried Adderall and Metadate. Now that I have my headaches under control the pdoc said that I could try again. I can choose which ever one I want and we are going to see which one feels better for me. I have really only taken Ritalin for any length of time. Not sure about Adderall and Metadate. I hate the side effects of sleeplessness and weight loss. Do these differ any?

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rapidthoughts

Hey rapid thoughts,

I wanted to tell you I have only taken Ritalin and metadate CD and concerta.

This is my personal opinion..take what you want to take, because I think everything works different for people. I took ritalin and hated it because I would take it and feel great for a while and then have to take the medicine again. I go to college and am to busy to have to take a pill every four hours. Plus it made me feel funny when it was wearing off. I took concerta for about a year-I liked it cause it lasted a long time like 10 hour (varies though). I then changed to metadate CD. I like this medication, but it does not last as long as the concerta. It is up to you though. I did had bad side effects from the ritalin, I don't really remember what-just not happy. To make it so you do not lose weight you have to make yourself eat! The sleeplessness? I used to never be tired, now I am. I guess it is because I wake up at four for school and don't get to sleep till 12:00. Maybe if you just make yourself busy? I still get headaches sometimes, but I guess I just ignore them. I wish you luck and hope to find something that works for you.