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Green_

Updated 10mo ago

Side effects and effectiveness of dexemethylphenidate for ADD

I just started dexemethylphenidate for my ADD. What kinds of side affects should I look for? And how do I know it’s working? Also any advice while on it?

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Mark

1y

Hi, you may have no side effects at all and you may have some. There are always possible side effects in the consumer leaflet. I can say that mine mainly affected my appetite. I could not eat for a whole day and not notice. In addition, it made me very tired and at the end of the day, I was really tired in the relatively early hours.
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Green_

1y

thanks for responding. I’ve been on these meds for awhile now, and I can definitely say I’ve noticed both of those things. I also have noticed wanting/needing to take more naps which is very out of the norm for me. I almost never nap and lately I’ve been taking one about twice a week. It’s very strange. Hoping it’s just a phase I’ll work out of because it really messes with my schedule.

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