methylphenidate and Parkinson
Hi,
Is there anyone using methylphenidate or adderall (for adhd), or have used it along with your PD medication ?--and did you have some bad side effects
Hello, I can share that we tried this recently for my father aged 87 PwP and dementia. We thought this would help smooth out my father's sometimes short attention span and add to his day time wakefulness. However, it made him too jittery/wired. The neurologist explained that this sometimes is an effective correction to some people with these symptoms. Like any medical questions, we prefer that you ask your own physician the exact advice that is best for your situation. Best of luck. Suzanne Troy, ParkinsonsDisease.net team member .
I have been taking Adderall for 5 yrs. I have had no side effects. My neurologist suggested it to help with fatigue, foggy brain and inability to stay focused due to Parkinson's. The first time I took it 5mg, 3x/day the fog lifted from my brain. It was as if I had been asleep for a long time. For me I can't imagine not having it available. Occasionally there are times I don't take it just to give myself a break. but I notice a difference in my functioning. If you are considering
Yes I take levodopa and Adderall and have for years now. It's been great.Thanks for sharing,
. Glad you and your medical team have found a protocol that is helpful for you. How are you doin this week? -Jessica (Team Member)
I have been taking Rytary and Ritalin. It’s made a big difference in my cognition
