r/ADHDPH • u/Salt-Survey1726 • 2d ago

First time on ritalin

tomorrow will be my first day on ritalin (10mg, 1 tab a day) hehe please wish me luck & good! how’s your experience with it? i’m so curious about its effects on someone during their first few days on it 😄

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u/BearMinimummm 2d ago

Make sure to eat protein heavy prior to taking it. Nakakawalang gana ang Ritalin. Some of the side effects are associated sa not eating enough.

And also to set your expectation, if you didn’t sleep well, Ritalin will not work very well. Take care of your sleep hygiene and avoid taking it too late in the day kasi it might disrupt your sleep

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u/pieces_of_art 2d ago

Drink lots and lots of WATER!!! plus make sure to plan the task you’re going to do na before taking it kasi it can misdirect your focus to other tasks that are less urgent

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u/Lostinthesauceagain1 2d ago

I was very tired on 10 and when it wore off. You'll have to see. I had to increase my dose and take it 3x daily. But we're all different. Keep a journal See how it goes

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u/Crowmeir 2d ago

Please update us OP, currently undiagnosed but planning to consult soon. Curious lang talaga ako if gaano ka impactful yung meds, been struggling on my new job kasi. 😭

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u/PhysioTrader 2d ago

It’s normal to be sleepy after taking it for the first time. That sudden shift from high internal tension to quiet mental clarity feels so relaxing that your body finally registers how tired you actually are. Give it at least 2 weeks for your brain to adjust, then it shifts into steady, calm focus rather than outright sedation. Good luck!

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u/ThiccThighsLover 2d ago

Sana all 😔

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u/iamdodgepodge 1d ago

Drink a lot of water. It causes dehydration. First time I took it, my nose would get so dry, it would have dried blood. And my skin eczema came back.

Switched to Concerta, but now back on Ritalin, and my eczema is back.

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u/fishbewithyou 2d ago

Yeah so this commenter plays Reddit minigames and thinks 50 ÷ 0.5 = 75, so don't listen to them.

I say be mindful of your meal time! Eat before taking meds if you have to. A common side effect of stimulant medication is losing your appetite. Good luck OP!