I'm on 20mg Ritalin- started 4 days ago. It is working- all day! yay! But I am very jittery. I am hoping that after a few more days my body will adjust- but not sure if it works like that.
A few months ago I tried the same dosage- but spread out- 10 in the morning- then 10 more in the afternoon- and strangely- I never fely a thing- no jitters- no focus improvement... so spacing the pills is prob. not the answer.
Thanks in advance to anyone who shares their experience, wisdom, and/or advice!
I'd try 15mgs if 20 makes you jittery and 10 doesn't do anything. You may want to try 2 doses of 15. It is unusual for one dose to last all day. If you're taking Ritalin SR, it should last 8-12 hours. Only the extended release forms will last all day. If it's just short acting Ritalin, it'll last about 4-6 hours and then you'll experience rebound (return of symptoms). This is the case with all stimulants. Of course, each individual is different and there may be slight variations. If you're still concerned about the jitters, check with your doctor.