
How Likely Is Adrenal Fatigue Side Effects Of The Ritalin?

Question: I am 81 years old. Suffer from adrenal fatigue (or anxiety). Yesterday took 5mg. tablet of ritalin generic at about 10 AM, happily cooked and did other chores through the morning.
Went to bed at 10:30 PM, but was up multiple times during the night. Very tired this AM. How likely a side effect of the Ritalin?
Went to bed at 10:30 PM, but was up multiple times during the night. Very tired this AM. How likely a side effect of the Ritalin?
Brief Answer:
Ya, it could be due to Ritalin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It could be due to insomnia as it might be the side effect of Ritalin. So, I advise you to take benzodiazepines mainly if anxiety is your main concern. Discuss with your doctor regarding this.
Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.
Ya, it could be due to Ritalin.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It could be due to insomnia as it might be the side effect of Ritalin. So, I advise you to take benzodiazepines mainly if anxiety is your main concern. Discuss with your doctor regarding this.
Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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