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Is Ritalin A Good Medicine For Treating Acute Lassitude Issues?

I have MS. Having acute lassitude issue. First time with this problem. Diagnosed in 1992 with relapsing remitting. May now be in to secondary progressive. This lassitude has been happening for 10 days or so.What are side effects of ritalin,and is this a good med for this lassitude issue. Thanks
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
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Many doctors prescribe Retalin for Lassitude especially in MS. It has a stimulant effect on the Central Nervous System that helps in getting over the fatigue.
Side effects of Ritalin are:
Tachycardia-Fast heartbeat (Most common)
Fevre
Arthralgia (joint Pain)
Urticaria (Skin Rash)
Very Rare side effects include:
Dark stools
Blood in urine
Visual disturbance
SpontaneousBleeding or Bruising

Blood in urine
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Is Ritalin A Good Medicine For Treating Acute Lassitude Issues?

Many doctors prescribe Retalin for Lassitude especially in MS. It has a stimulant effect on the Central Nervous System that helps in getting over the fatigue. Side effects of Ritalin are: Tachycardia-Fast heartbeat (Most common) Fevre Arthralgia (joint Pain) Urticaria (Skin Rash) Very Rare side effects include: Dark stools Blood in urine Visual disturbance SpontaneousBleeding or Bruising Blood in urine