Information on Cylert

This article is a general view of Cylert for comparison with other available ADHD medications. I have taken all of the information in the published medical manuals and text books and summarized it for your convince.
I am not a doctor. Talk to a one for any real advice.

After two years of taking Ritalin and I was growing and building a tolerance. This made it tough to keep me “properly medicated”. At every visit to the doctor they would change my dose. Sometimes I would take one long release, other days I would take a pill in the morning and then a pill at lunchtime. We even chopped pills in half and one point.

I still remember the terrible taste of the pill especially when half of it was chopped into little bits. Finally at one visit the doctor said let's try a new medication called Cylert. We had tried so many different things with Ritalin that I guess they decided why not?

Immediately after starting it I became a zombie. I'm not sure what the dosage was but it was enough to completely eliminate my personality. The drug's effects lasted long into the evenings. We had quite large windows on the south side of our house with huge trees in front. It was fall at this time and I remember this because I would sit and stare out at the branches for what seemed like hours at a time. The only way I can describe the sate i was in is being “high”.

My mother noticed these behaviors and was quite disturbed by them. As she realized that it this drug was not beneficial for me and had me switch back to Ritalin immediately.

There's no way for me really know the dose that I was taking because we don't have any records he was such a long time ago that they were all shredded.

I guess it was a good thing that I didn't continue on my medication Cylert. Not only because of the "high" affect had it on me. It was later discovered that there is a risk of severe liver damage using this medication, even at regular doses. I was lucky enough not to experience that.

This is my experience, others may have different levels of success.

General Information

Available in:
Tablets, chewable tablets.

Why it is prescribed:
Used to increase attention and decrease restlessness as a treatment for ADHD.

How it works:
The mode of therapeutic action in ADHD is not known. This drug is thought to allow the chemicals in our brain that make us feel good, to stay in action longer. When you take this drug it will clear your mind and lessen the symptoms of ADHD.

This drug affects systems in the body in a short term manner. The body will alter itself to accommodate the effects of this drug over time. These changes make the desired effects more potent. It takes several weeks for the drug to really kick in and work well. This also works in the reverse order. So it will take time to slowly wean a patient off the drug in order to discontinue use without withdrawal effects.

This is complicated, sometimes boring and very important to your safety and health. Speak with a doctor about it. They are the experts.

Cylert Side Effects

Common, speak with your family doctor or prescriber:
Loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, weight loss, slowed growth in children.

Less Common, speak with your doctor at your next scheduled visit:
Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, increased irritability, depression, stomach ache.

Overdose: Go immediately to the emergency room.
Agitation, confusion, convulsions, coma, false sense of well-being, fast heartbeat, hallucinations, severe headache, high blood pressure, high fever, large pupils, trembling, twitching, restlessness, sweating, vomiting.

Dosage Information

Onset effect:
Usually within 30 to 45 minutes.

Duration:
With proper dosage, 7 to 10 hours.

Storage:
Store in a tightly sealed container away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

Missed dose:
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is nearer the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

Stopping the Drug:
Take it as prescribed for the full treatment period, even if you begin to feel better before the scheduled end of therapy. The decision to stop taking the drug should be made by your doctor. The doctor may decrease your dose is gradually to reduce the possibility of withdrawal symptoms.

Prolonged Use:
This ADHD medication can be habit forming and prolonged use may increase the risk of dependency. Cylert is a Schedule IV drug under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) That means it may be habit forming. Be careful and consult your doctor.

Precautions

Driving hazardous work:
Do not drive or engage in hazardous working to determine how the medicine affects you.

Pregnancy:
Cylert has not been shown to cause birth defects in humans Before taking Cylert tell your doctor if you're pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Breast feeding:
It is not know whether Cylert passes into breast milk caution is advised, consult your doctor for advice.

Interactions

Food:
Citrus juices and caffeinated beverages and foods may interact with this drug.

Disease:
Tell your doctor if you have any of the following: advance blood vessel disease, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, kidney disease, severe anxiety, Tourette's syndrome, glaucoma, or a history of drug abuse.

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