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How much methylphenidate (ritalin, oral) to get a decent amount of stimulation, energy boost?

JohnBoy2000

JohnBoy2000

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I'm assuming something like mirtazapine taken concurrently with methylphenidate would not be known to potentiate it? (as it does with other NRI's like atomoxetine or effexor, where mirtazapine markedly increases the noradrenaline release)

But, basically to get a cognitive/energy boost, how much ritalin would one taken normally to see effect here?

20 mg minimum I'm thinking?

I know it and other stims like amphetamine can be prescribed to both chronic fatigue patients and patients with other conditions that precipitate chronic fatigue (such as cancer), to give them an energy lift.
But I'm unfamiliar with the doses in routine clinical practice for this purpose.

Thoughts?
 
Now look... I don't recommend doing this, but I've gone up to 150mg. doses of Ritalin in the past. The best thing to do is stay at the lower dosages. Ritalin can be dangerous when taken at higher dose.
 
MedicinalUser247 said:
Now look... I don't recommend doing this, but I've gone up to 150mg. doses of Ritalin in the past. The best thing to do is stay at the lower dosages. Ritalin can be dangerous when taken at higher dose.
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Sure.

I'm not looking to "get high", per se.

Just curious what is the effective dose for an energy boost?
 
i started with 20mg taken at 6am, then another 20mg around 12pm(ish).

personally, i wouldn’t go past 60mg a day, especially if you’re just starting out - and looking for a therapeutic dose.

just my opinion & experience.
 
JohnBoy2000 said:
I'm assuming something like mirtazapine taken concurrently with methylphenidate would not be known to potentiate it?
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Correct, or at least I didn't notice any potentiation when I was on both.
JohnBoy2000 said:
But, basically to get a cognitive/energy boost, how much ritalin would one taken normally to see effect here
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10mg on an empty stomach is enough to provide some functional stimulation with no tolerance. 20mg will provide a lot of functional stimulation, bordering on being a bit high.
 
I took 10mg years ago when a friend had it. I got a great energy boost and my mind seemed sharper. No high but I definitely felt it
 
I’m so sorry.
It was taken last night and you’re still here

I once snorted 14 or 15 15mg adderall in the run of a day, but I had diazepam and clonidine to calm myself down.
 
pixies+ said:
I’m so sorry.
It was taken last night and you’re still here

I once snorted 14 or 15 15mg adderall in the run of a day, but I had diazepam and clonidine to calm myself down.
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I've got Quetiapine..but I don't want to take it because I've got sleep apnoea and combined with alcohol I tend to stop breathing in my sleep..
 
Mickeyrichardson said:
I've got Quetiapine..but I don't want to take it because I've got sleep apnoea and combined with alcohol I tend to stop breathing in my sleep..
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Good call.

I mean honestly at this point you may have to just ride it out. Do some deep breathing exercises. It may sound silly, but it’ll help.
 
When I snorted the 15 pills or whatever it was, I had to take a cool shower. I was overheating and was terrified I was going to die of a heart attack.
I needed to feel the cold water on my face and body.
 
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