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I Suffered A Moderate TBI Months Ago My Memory Has

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Posted on Sun, 3 Nov 2019
Question: I Suffered a moderate TBI months ago
My memory Has become bad, my thought process is slow.
I%E2%80%99ve read that Ridlin or Adderall can help
Is this true?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Ridlin or adderall are unlikely to help.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.

Ridlin and adderall are used to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), mostly in children. There is no data to suggest that these work in memory loss due to TBI.

On the other hand, rivastigmine has been shown to improve memory in patients with TBI. It is safe and well tolerated.

I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,     
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)
I forgot to include this in my question

low initiation, poor attention and concentration, depression, and slow processing speed

https:/www.brainline.org/author/brian-greenwald/qa/can-ritalin-help-mitigate-brain-injury-symptoms
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Thank you for sending the link.

Detailed Answer:
I went through the link sent by you and also came across a few additional research papers regarding use of ritalin in TBI. Studies have reported mild to moderate benefit in improving brain functions following TBI. So, you can use it under the guidance of a neurologist, who has experience in using this product.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
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I Suffered A Moderate TBI Months Ago My Memory Has

Brief Answer: Ridlin or adderall are unlikely to help. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you. Ridlin and adderall are used to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), mostly in children. There is no data to suggest that these work in memory loss due to TBI. On the other hand, rivastigmine has been shown to improve memory in patients with TBI. It is safe and well tolerated. I sincerely hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/