Ritalin for Sleepiness ?
[posted 10/29/98] Question: I noted one FAQ dealt with 3 doses daily of Ritalin. I was prescribed for “sleepiness” and told to take 10 mg three times daily. I quickly cut that back to 10mg ONCE a day as I became “hyper” and oversensitized. It causes insomnia for me as well. Now, if I need a “boost”, I take one tablet (10mg) and break it into fourths. One fourth = 3 hours of increased awareness; one half = 8 hours; etc. Any dosage causes some insomnia for at least one night. My regular maintenance medications are ADALAT, 60mg; LIPITOR, 20mg; 325gr Aspirin. I also take Vitamin E 400 units.
