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Psychiatrist•Chennai
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It is a highly regulated medicine and schedule x drug. It may not be given online or tele consultation. So kindly consult a psychiatrist in person and get evaluated and if eligible get it prescribed in triplicate prescription. Good luck.
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I am having this weird headaches since april. It starts with extreme pressure on right jaw then moves to nose and behind eyes and then the head. Initially on one side of the entire face and head feels pressure then it moves to the other side. The pressure and pain is not constant, it’s more like an attack. It becomes difficult to open mouth or concentrate and I get into a brain fog. It comes few days every other week and is extreme for certain hours. Sometimes my right ear rings too. If I lie down I can feel that pressure and tension on back of my head too. I have had tmj problems due to clinching and bruxism since childhood. I also have adhd and consume 20 mg methylphenidate hydrochloride daily. I was very active before lockdown, basically a boxer and wrestler. This issue arose along with back ache.

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Pain Management Specialist•Delhi
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Dear Mr. lybrate-user, the symptoms you have described can be due to migraine disorder or maybe because of pericranial muscle spasm because of you tmj disorder. You can otc pain killers for aborting the acute attacks. However any prolonged use is definitely discouraged without a proper medical supervision. In addition you can adopt relaxation techniques and a sound sleep every day of atleat 7-8 hours per day is must.
Still if pain persist, interventional pain management options can be tried ...more
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Psychiatrist•Thrissur
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Anxiety Stress patients worry too much...Stress In today’s day & age where stress is high, feelings of frustration can emerge. It is our perception that can change our current negative situation into a healthy & positive one. Another way of perceiving these feelings of frustration can be by looking at them as an opportunity to push ourselves to go that little extra mile until we achieve our objective. However, there are times when we all can go around in circles; and being in this space can be q...more
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I am under treatment for severe adhd. I’ve been prescribed concert and medicines (methylphenidate) but haven’t responded well to it. After a couple days I stopped because I was having a lot of anxiety and some other minor side effects, but I did’t feel any improvement. If I try ritalin would it be different? I know that it is the same substance just not the same delivery mechanism but does it have the mechanism of action. Or maybe I should try the same medications i’ve been prescribed a little longer and see if it has a different effect? I figured that I should conclude on the effectiveness and respond of the substance on my brain the first time I took it as it is a stimulant but I am not sure. I want to try amphetamine based stimulants but they are’t available in france (there is one -attention 5 mg, a form of dexamfetamine- but it is extremely difficult to have it prescribed). I will soon be on strattera (atomoxetine) and I wonder after a few weeks when it should normally reach its effectiveness will it “work” like a stimulant? I mean will the effects be felt on a daily basis after taking the pill? Thank you.

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Psychologist•Bangalore
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Hello! sounds to me like you are feeling quite confused and frustrated in the moment. It may be helpful for you to continue the dosage prescribed by your psychiatrist. Sometimes medicines take time to work. All medicines need to be taken for the time they have been given. The regimen matters in psychiatric medication. Unlike other meds, we can not choose to reduce dosage or stop taking. That being said, finish the course and then go to psychiatrist to explain side effects. Sometimes side effects...more
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I am a man age 42, an engineer with a lot of mental workload. My psychiatrist gave me ritalin 10 mg to overcome my depressed feeling, sleepy mood and passive condition (lack of confidence in my activities and work). It helped me with my concentration too. I took it a quarter, half or 3 quarters. The good feeling and active mood goes away after a couple of hours and I have to take a new piece again. The doctor has told me my total daily dosage of ritalin should’t go beyond two tablets. Recently I am taking metride 18 mg (prolong- release methylphenidate hydrochloride). It is not a breakable tablet, but one tablet keeps me positive all days long. The problem is I feel stressful and fearful when I get it, just opposite to when I take ritalin. Ritalin makes me very happy and laugh around a lot, which is not good for my job situation. I am thinking about microdoses of cannabis, as read about it in papers. In general, I need something that boost my self-confidence, gives me concentration, takes me out of sleepy and tiered mood and makes me active. And more important, a safe dosage that does’t damage my brain’s cells. I appreciate if you can give me help and idea to overcome my problem. For sure, for any usage and taking medicine, I go to my psychiatrist first and I receive his prescription. However, I need your medical help and idea to know what I have to look for. Thanks.

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Psychiatrist•Anand
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1st don't take cannabis at all. They are the most harmful substance available on planet earth.
You can take ritaline 10 mg two times in a day.
They are ment for long term use and has no major side effects if taken under supervision.
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Psychologist•Madurai
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The long-term effects of drugs like methylphenidate and amphetamines which are being used in the treatment of adhd include drug-dependency and depression more commonly. The treatment for these kind of side effects are symptomatic.
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