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Originally Posted by just not right
or other meds like it? Did it help? How long have you been taken it? I have been to two neurologists who have suggested trying Ritalin or some type of meds like it to help with cog issues. Just wanted to hear if anyone has tried any of tthese meds.
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Doc gave Ritalin to my husband. he took one pill, one day. It took away all intelligent thought. Made the guy sit home and do nothing, and he's lucky I didn't kill him in the meantime it was so bad.
Doc then gave him Provigil. It helps a lot. he is much more himself when he takes it, and I can tell when he hasn't. Problem is, when it wears off, it seems to wear off suddenly, and he just crashes. Doc changed dosage to take 2 a day now, one in morning (about 9), one about 4 hours later, the overlap seems to work, he no longer falls off his feet at 4pm, and it seems to soften the wearing off, happens more slowly, not a sudden crash.
He is 19 months post concussion, doc started the meds this spring.