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What Causes Frequent Urination While On Ritalin?

I am wondering about the use of ADD stimulants in controlling post-menopause symptoms. The dopamine factor seems to come into play with the excess instant urination and the inability to concentrate in reading. I ve taken a stimulant for 35 years for ADD and narcolepsy, and didn t have any menopause symptoms until I stopped taking it for a short while to learn about the frequent urination problem. The stimulant Ritalin is what I m using now - it was Dexedrine. What is the higher dose available for Ritalin to safely take to counter the dopamine idleness? I am taking 20 mg tid, but I use to take 20 mg 4 times a day before switching to Dexedrine. The instant release only lasts 4 hours so the 20 mg tid leaves 4 hours open for symptoms to take over. I am taking 2 online university classes to keep my mind active but it is hard to read a book without the medicine. I ve seen some reports about some tests done on women in this situation, and they mention using higher doses of Ritalin but to not disclose what that dose is. 60 mg in a day is suppose to be the stopping point at 3 times a day according to the manufacturer but the reports state the dose is adjusted per individual. Where do I go to find out about what dosage has been working well in these research studies at higher doses?
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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A urinary tract infection is a common cause of frequent urination and this is the first thing to think of. An overactive bladder is another common cause but usually seen on elderly,although it may be seen in youngs as well. Overactive bladder is usually a collection of symptoms that can lead to frequent urination. These include: urinary urgency, or the sudden urge to urinate, caused by muscle contraction, urge incontinence, or loss of bladder control. Excessive caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol may also irritate the bladder walls and can worsen frequent urination symptoms. Treatment for frequent urination depends on the cause. Your doctor will first treat the primary disease responsible for frequent urination, such as diabetes. If an infection is at fault, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics for getting rid of the infection. Medications that control the muscle spasms in the bladder can help reduce urinary incontinence, or loss of bladder control. Your doctor also may suggest doing pelvic exercises, such as Kegels or bladder retraining exercises, to help delay urination.

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What Causes Frequent Urination While On Ritalin?

Hi, A urinary tract infection is a common cause of frequent urination and this is the first thing to think of. An overactive bladder is another common cause but usually seen on elderly,although it may be seen in youngs as well. Overactive bladder is usually a collection of symptoms that can lead to frequent urination. These include: urinary urgency, or the sudden urge to urinate, caused by muscle contraction, urge incontinence, or loss of bladder control. Excessive caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol may also irritate the bladder walls and can worsen frequent urination symptoms. Treatment for frequent urination depends on the cause. Your doctor will first treat the primary disease responsible for frequent urination, such as diabetes. If an infection is at fault, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics for getting rid of the infection. Medications that control the muscle spasms in the bladder can help reduce urinary incontinence, or loss of bladder control. Your doctor also may suggest doing pelvic exercises, such as Kegels or bladder retraining exercises, to help delay urination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.