A great place to start Disorder information source Rated and Reviewed Sleep Links Entrance to all monitored Sleep Forums Search all of Sleepnet.com


Rest of the Sleep Disorders Forum Posting


Archived Rest Forum10 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Rest Forum Homepage.

Re: Daytime Sleepiness D/O & Ritalin

Posted by pro-napper on January 24, 2005 at 12:53:10:

In Reply to: Daytime Sleepiness D/O & Ritalin posted by fosterxx on January 19, 2005 at 18:14:13:

I haven't had success with Provigil for the EDS. With Ritalin, I still feel tired but it seems to prevent me from napping too long or too deeply (although I still nap). I've had minimal stomach problems with Ritalin. For me, the Ritalin LA 20mg seems to be milder than the regular tablets 20mg. Also, Ritalin wears off sooner, which for me, was helpful for sleeping at night, & if there were side effects, they didn't last forever. The side effects I had from Provigil, difficulty catching my breath, seemed to last all day & evening. Finding the right dose of Ritalin for me seemed to help regulate the side effects, but I wish I didn't need to take anything at all. Good luck to you! Hope this helps.

Follow Ups:


Archived Rest Forum10 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Rest Forum Homepage

  • IMPORTANT : Information not intended as medical advice. If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. Read Terms of Use.
  • The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial products and services are not endorsed by Sleepnet.com.
  • Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.


Copyright ©1995-2005 Sleepnet.com., All rights reserved