Ritalin / concerta experience for fatigue/attention etc?
 

I am going off my amantadine after one year. I took it to address issues of fatigue, lethargy and motivation.

One doctor had recommended Ritalin or Concerta as another option. I was told it may (or may not) also address memory issues.

I have filled the prescription and would love to hear from anyone who has experience with any of these types of drugs after brain injury/concussion.

I am pretty sensitive to side effects, especially ones affecting sleep. :(

Any advice or suggestions would be welcome. I really want to try to get back more functioning so I can deal with some of the problems I experience in trying to work and concentrate and remember and function in the world!


Thanks!

My rehab doc also prescribed ritalin for me. It works and does make me less tired, but then I'm also more likely to overdo it. So I don't take the ritalin regularly. I use it occasionally if I know I have a day where I really need to be "on" and more awake and miss my nap. But if I use ritalin ONE day, I can count on needing 4-5 days to recover from it.

I use it very rarely... like less than one day a month... only for very special occasions. I think in 6 months, I've used it about 7-8 times.

I don't think I could tolerate it daily, but my doc is fine with me taking it this way. He's not ok with me taking it daily and overdoing it though.

I did not notice it improving memory issues, but I don't think taking it a day here or there really would address that.

Good luck, I hope it helps you.
Starr