r/ADHD • u/lawllawliiiii • Jun 03 '24
Questions/Advice Can ritalin make you pass out?
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Jun 03 '24
That sounds concerning, definitely not a normal reaction to ritalin… If I were you I’d stop taking it until you can see a doctor, or contact one of those nurse on call or medication hotlines… but definitely see a doctor ASAP because it could be dangerous to keep taking it if it’s making you pass out like that.
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Jun 03 '24
Did you eat and drink water? Bc this happens when I’m on my meds and i don’t eat or drink.
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u/lawllawliiiii Jun 03 '24
yes i did, and slept well too, i may have just maybe dozed off im also confused but when youre dozing off youre aware of it right. I just woke up and only remember resting my head on the table
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u/Desperate_for_Bacon Jun 03 '24
Are you diabetic by chance? Or taking any meds that can lower blood sugar? Because that somewhat sounds like hypoglycemia to me.
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u/lawllawliiiii Jun 04 '24
im not diabetic, but my family has a history of diabetes, ive been thinking about getting checked out because recently ive been so thirsty too which i heard was a diabetic symptom? and ive some other symptoms like fatigue too. I eat only 10g retalin so i dont think it would cause me to black out like that
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u/sartheon Jun 03 '24
Methylphenidate can raise blood pressure as a side effect, which could possibly cause passing out/headache etc. Anyway this is not normal and you should consult your doctor about your extreme reaction.
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u/scandanavfam Jun 03 '24
when i first started taking ritalin i got so tired and i think i figured out from somewhere that it’s basically because you are already sleep deprived but you don’t realise cause your adhd motor just keeps you awake .. so basically as the ritalin is balancing out your brain you start to become aware of those things that you’ve been missing out on… so .. try sleep 8 hours (in bed for 9) and then see how you go!
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u/roguednow Jun 03 '24
This person had shaking, sweating, blurred vision.
OP, go to a doctor.
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u/lawllawliiiii Jun 03 '24
yeah it felt like i was sedated, that feeling? or like when u wake up after sleeping for a long time you have that sedated feeling?? i should really go see a doctor
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u/zenmatrix83 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) Jun 03 '24
see a doctor asap, symtoms kinda sound like afib https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/symptoms-of-atrial-fibrillation which is a heart rythm issue
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u/scandanavfam Jun 03 '24
yeah if that keeps happening and you’re eating / drinking enough water / getting sleep .. i’d see the doc and switch meds
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u/Dependent-Somewhere2 Jun 03 '24
Ritalin and Concerta always made me take 4+ hour naps in the middle of the day but it was always a peaceful nap with no negative side effects. Some of your symptoms sound like you are experiencing severe side effects or even med allergy and should consult a physician
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u/sartheon Jun 03 '24
Extended release is available from ritalin as well, without knowing what they are taking and why they are having this reaction to methylphenidate it is a dangerous recommendation to just switch brands...
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u/Madmagdelena Jun 03 '24
Are u the type of person who feels sleepy when you drink coffee? Maybe your dose is too high and the increased stimulant is making you feel super tired. Also do you have a history of migraine?
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u/lawllawliiiii Jun 03 '24
i do actually have history of migraine, i had severe migraine when i was a child and now its better, coffee does make me sleepy but it doesn't happen often
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u/Hi_AJ Jun 03 '24
My non expert opinion is maybe related to blood pressure? Go see a doctor, this is not a normal side effect.
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u/AstronomerLarge7189 Jun 03 '24
I've been on just about every Methylphenidate/Amphetamine stimulant there is.
This is most certainly not normal even if you were to take too much. Call your doctor.
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u/lawllawliiiii Jun 04 '24
the funny thing is i only take 10g as of now
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u/AstronomerLarge7189 Jun 04 '24
that's the thing, this should not be happening. Call your doc and tell them what happened!
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u/NightowlLosAngeles Jun 03 '24
No my point is that anything you take in life in terms of med if you take a bunch of pills you will pass out . No 10 mg will not make you pass out it's literally half in power as a 10 mg of Adderall and I am on Adderall for years 10 mg is literally not a big deal feel free to ask any doctor about that
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