Posted by paulbwell on August 25, 2004, at 23:54:23
In reply to RE:Methylphenidate-make anyone feel cold?, posted by Sidamo on August 25, 2004, at 16:22:21
> > Does anyone notice when shortly after taking IR Methylphenidate,(Ritalin) they feel a chill? cold feeling?
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> > Cheers
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> Absolutely. In fact, detecting the "chill" feeling is one of the ways I discern whether the meds are in effect or not.
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> I notice this effect both when taking methylphenidate and Adderall, so I suppose it is common to most stimulants.
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> I also find it kind of pleasant--maybe because it reminds me that I'm in "all systems go!" mode.
>Do you feel much colder. Like your body temperature drops and you just want to sit in the sun, or in front of a heater?
I was taking 20mgs TID, before my Doc took me off it. while it did produce that pleasant tingle down my spine,as you describe, it also made me feel colder and somewhat lazier.
I even had extensive blood work done,Thyroid, liver, Iron count, everything, and it all came back normal. So now i'm at a crossroads. Do I ask for it back (which I'm thinking of doing),or ask to trial Dex. The Methylphenidate did produce a nice mood improvement, without all the S/E of the AD's I have taken, and made me feel somewhat more peacefull, so we'll see tomorrow when he talks to the Psy.
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