Question for those prescribed Ritalin or Adderall.
My oncologist prescribed Ritalin 2 times daily 5mg/ dose. Take 1 when I wake up and then another at lunchtime. I have noticed that taking the 5 mg tablet in the morning does nothing for me . I have to take both at the same time (10 mg) to see any improvement. I had a very tough time with no testosterone (11ng/dl) for about 4 years. I became very apathetic with no desire to do anything. I couldn’t focus on anything long enough to accomplish the task. I was put on Androgel daily about 2.5 years ago. My PSA began rising from undetectable to 3.16 in about the last 1.5 years. Mets in a lung, spine, shoulder. I ceased the Androgel about 3 months ago. Blood work two months later showed the T at 13ng/dl and PSA of 1.6. My oncologist wants me on the Ritalin to prevent the apathy and inability to focus on anything.
I guess my question for those using either Ritalin or Adderalll is the dosage. Is this a reasonable dosage? If 10 mg is taken first thing in the morning after about 2.5 - 3 hours the effects are worn off and I feel worse than if I hadn’t taken it. I read something a while back that the Adderall didn’t seem as bad and was longer lasting.
Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Alan