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Old Aug 25, 2010, 03:44 PM
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I have been taking Ritalin sr for a long time now but last time my doctor wrote a script ,I got it filled before I notice it was reg. Ritalin. Because I already had it filled I have to deal with it this month and I HATE it. It is like a freaking roller coaster ride. I don't feel the other stuff but this stuff kinda hits me at once and then it is gone so I have been taking more than I suppose to. I ended giving it to my Mom to shell out everyday and I have been doing better. The other thing I hate is that when it comes out of my system I seem to get depressed. I don't have that problem with the SR. I used to get depressed a lot when it seemed that I was worthless but now I hardly ever get it because my life is so much better and I feel in control of my mind and will. My doctor told me that it was the same drug but I just don't know. I don't like it and it makes me feel like a drug addict . Does anyone else have this problem? or am I just weird. I only have a 10 days till my next prescription and believe you me I will be checking from here on out before I leave the office.

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Old Aug 26, 2010, 02:34 AM
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generally the short-acting versions of psychostimulants have similar effects to what you have experienced although there can be some variation. when i was on regular adderall i would have a surge in blood pressure when it took effect and alot of anxiety when it wore off. now i take adderall xr
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Old Sep 05, 2010, 11:26 AM
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I have been taking Ritalin sr for a long time now but last time my doctor wrote a script ,I got it filled before I notice it was reg. Ritalin. Because I already had it filled I have to deal with it this month and I HATE it. It is like a freaking roller coaster ride. I don't feel the other stuff but this stuff kinda hits me at once and then it is gone so I have been taking more than I suppose to. I ended giving it to my Mom to shell out everyday and I have been doing better. The other thing I hate is that when it comes out of my system I seem to get depressed. I don't have that problem with the SR. I used to get depressed a lot when it seemed that I was worthless but now I hardly ever get it because my life is so much better and I feel in control of my mind and will. My doctor told me that it was the same drug but I just don't know. I don't like it and it makes me feel like a drug addict . Does anyone else have this problem? or am I just weird. I only have a 10 days till my next prescription and believe you me I will be checking from here on out before I leave the office.
Hey yes when I forget to take my ritalin I get very depressed and very fatigue and it seems like I cant focus and its seems like it messed with your speech and memory loss thats why I take my ritalin now you should never stop ritalin on your own if you dont like it then you should let your doctor know this instead of not taking it.
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