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14 Nov 2021

FDA Approved medicines without prescription Kindly place your orders here with heavy discounts available, Call and text 1(775)-773-5306 Whatspp only :- +1(775)-773-5306 are Ambien, Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Tramadol, and Soma. We have available stocks for Oxycontin, Hydrocodone, Adderall and Ativan etc. Deliver the package in 2-3 days after placing the order.' Don't think just place your order now by email or by sending SMS. Also, if you need a picture of medicines, place your order. Do let us know because we believe in Customer Satisfaction. We do overnight shipping also on request. Feel free to contact us for any queries. Regards, Health Care Call and text 1(775)-773-5306 Whatspp only :- +1(775)-773-5306, You can send a small note to: peterkings2014 @ gmail. com.

—Posted by Anonymous

20 Jan 2012

When I began, the doctor did not give me any directions. It was all my error and trial. It made me at the very first beginning clear, and able to perform tasks efficiently – in the house, at work, errands. At the beginning it made me very brave and I could tell people what I thought without fear of their reaction. It was like a magic. Like I was re-born as a more efficient me. I am a writer and it made me sharper in writing and more creative. Executive functions became better. But also – lots of thoughts. I was flooding with ideas. Attacked by them. Fast thinking. The ideas coming to my head nearly 'raped' me with their intensity. It gave me energy I never had before. But then the place I was living at became real noisy, because some neighbors made noise in our surrounding. I was more sensitive and really suffered hard. At that time I was also experiencing an unpleasant event - that is objectively can make any one feels anxiety. Yet, I think Ritalin increased it – the fact is that at times of Ritalin I have experienced levels of anxiety and sound sensitivity I never know existed. I had to stop. Back than I was on 80 mg a day. But after I had stopped I never came back to those amounts and now I take 'homeopathic' amount – 5 mg or 2.5 mg every 1/5 – 2 hours. It gives me clarity with few or non side effects.

—Posted by Alice

08 Jan 2012

This medication was very beneficial for mental clarity and concentration. I could see how someone may become dependent on it, though. I stopped use after deciding to avoid addiction.

—Posted by Anonymous

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Adderall	7.02	7.04	4.84	58
Adderall XR	6.73	6.71	4.95	49
Concerta	6.65	6.4	4.51	31
Ritalin	6.19	6.35	4.89	21
Vyvanse	5.93	6.62	5.57	44

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Ritalin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	15.6%	24.4%	51.1%	2.2%	6.7%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	11.9%	81%	7.1%	0%
Blood Pressure	2.3%	2.3%	81.8%	9.1%	4.5%
Breathing	2.4%	0%	95.2%	2.4%	0%
Confidence	11.1%	11.1%	42.2%	22.2%	13.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills	4.5%	15.9%	45.5%	29.5%	4.5%
Digestion	2.3%	18.6%	74.4%	4.7%	0%
Emotional Well-being	6.8%	27.3%	27.3%	22.7%	15.9%
Energy	6.8%	36.4%	25%	22.7%	9.1%
Eyesight	2.4%	4.8%	78.6%	9.5%	4.8%
Memory	6.8%	15.9%	47.7%	22.7%	6.8%
Mental Clarity	8.9%	15.6%	33.3%	22.2%	20%
Pain	2.3%	7%	79.1%	11.6%	0%
Patience	8.9%	22.2%	22.2%	26.7%	20%
Sexual Health	4.5%	4.5%	79.5%	9.1%	2.3%
Skin Complexion	2.3%	4.7%	88.4%	4.7%	0%
Sleep	7%	20.9%	37.2%	30.2%	4.7%
Stress Level	8.9%	17.8%	37.8%	24.4%	11.1%

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Commonly Reported Ritalin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	97.6%	2.4%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	69.2%	0%	15.4%	15.4%	0%
Blurred Vision	76.9%	15.4%	0%	0%	7.7%
Change in Weight	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	92.3%	7.7%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	76.9%	7.7%	0%	15.4%	0%
Crying / Sadness	79.5%	10.3%	10.3%	0%	0%
Depression	85.7%	7.1%	0%	0%	7.1%
Diarrhea	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	88.1%	7.1%	0%	2.4%	2.4%
Drowsiness	90%	7.5%	2.5%	0%	0%
Emotional Oversensitivity	70%	17.5%	5%	7.5%	0%
Fatigue	85.7%	7.1%	4.8%	0%	2.4%
Fever	92.3%	0%	7.7%	0%	0%
Headache	69.8%	18.6%	9.3%	0%	2.3%
Insomnia	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	69.2%	15.4%	7.7%	7.7%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	70%	15%	12.5%	2.5%	0%
Mood Swings	68.3%	14.6%	7.3%	9.8%	0%
Muscle Cramping	76.9%	15.4%	7.7%	0%	0%
Nausea	78%	12.2%	9.8%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	92.3%	7.7%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	85.7%	0%	7.1%	7.1%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Ritalin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	75%	14.3%	7.1%	3.6%	0%
Addiction	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Appetite Loss	58.5%	7.3%	9.8%	24.4%	0%
Change in Weight	69.2%	5.1%	12.8%	10.3%	2.6%
Constipation	92.9%	7.1%	0%	0%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	97.4%	0%	2.6%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	88.9%	7.4%	0%	3.7%	0%
Dry Mouth	73.2%	12.2%	7.3%	4.9%	2.4%
Insomnia	75%	7.1%	14.3%	3.6%	0%
Reduced Libido	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	92.9%	3.6%	0%	3.6%	0%
Vomiting	92.1%	5.3%	2.6%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Ritalin

Since taking Ritalin Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident	3.3%
Blindness	1.7%

Fall	3.3%
Hospitalization	3.3%

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14 Nov 2021	FDA Approved medicines without prescription Kindly place your orders here with heavy discounts available, Call and text 1(775)-773-5306 Whatspp only :- +1(775)-773-5306 are Ambien, Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, Tramadol, and Soma. We have available stocks for Oxycontin, Hydrocodone, Adderall and Ativan etc. Deliver the package in 2-3 days after placing the order.' Don't think just place your order now by email or by sending SMS. Also, if you need a picture of medicines, place your order. Do let us know because we believe in Customer Satisfaction. We do overnight shipping also on request. Feel free to contact us for any queries. Regards, Health Care Call and text 1(775)-773-5306 Whatspp only :- +1(775)-773-5306, You can send a small note to: peterkings2014 @ gmail. com. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
20 Jan 2012	When I began, the doctor did not give me any directions. It was all my error and trial. It made me at the very first beginning clear, and able to perform tasks efficiently – in the house, at work, errands. At the beginning it made me very brave and I could tell people what I thought without fear of their reaction. It was like a magic. Like I was re-born as a more efficient me. I am a writer and it made me sharper in writing and more creative. Executive functions became better. But also – lots of thoughts. I was flooding with ideas. Attacked by them. Fast thinking. The ideas coming to my head nearly 'raped' me with their intensity. It gave me energy I never had before. But then the place I was living at became real noisy, because some neighbors made noise in our surrounding. I was more sensitive and really suffered hard. At that time I was also experiencing an unpleasant event - that is objectively can make any one feels anxiety. Yet, I think Ritalin increased it – the fact is that at times of Ritalin I have experienced levels of anxiety and sound sensitivity I never know existed. I had to stop. Back than I was on 80 mg a day. But after I had stopped I never came back to those amounts and now I take 'homeopathic' amount – 5 mg or 2.5 mg every 1/5 – 2 hours. It gives me clarity with few or non side effects. —Posted by Alice Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
08 Jan 2012	This medication was very beneficial for mental clarity and concentration. I could see how someone may become dependent on it, though. I stopped use after deciding to avoid addiction. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
21 Sep 2011	I have found that it is a great drug for me. I feel that I am finally starting my life. I am able to function very well at my full-time job as well as during classes. Also, I am finally able to sleep during the night with no more nightmares and I sleep well. THe Ritalin helps to calm me down so I can sleep. I no longer have butterflies in my stomach, my temper is gone and my patience is much better. I have my motivation back and everything is just great! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
07 Sep 2011	This medication was effective for my insomnia but I did not like the feeling of always being on something and I started to become dependent on it. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use