Hi Kikki,

Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is occasionally used by students to improve focus and concentration-- it has been around since the mid 1940's. Since your new with it, it will likely take your body several days to acclimate itself to the meds, until then you'll likely not be able to determine whether it has yhe therapeutic value you seek.

When it was prescribed, did your MD discuss side effects such as increased blood pressure or appetite suppression, its' half life ( how long it takes for half of it to be eliminated from the bloodstream), other options such as Concerta, Adderall, Vyvance or Strattera? Often MD's may not provide critical information and patients may not know enough to ask the right questions or what to ask.

Good luck and I hope this helps,
Baaku