Why does Ritalin give me insomnia?

Ritalin, if you have ADHD or not, causes increased levels of intrasynaptic monamines in the brain. In order to sleep, monamine levels need to go down, which allows cells involved in starting and maintaining sleep to kick in. read more

Ritalin can cause insomnia in some people with ADHD, just like Strattera can cause drowsiness in some. People with ADHD are already more prone to insomnia. You should check with your doctor about changing your medication or your dosing schedule. read more

Do not use Ritalin if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine. Methylphenidate may cause new or worsening psychosis (unusual thoughts or behavior), especially if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or bipolar disorder. read more

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have a personal or family history of a substance use disorder. Do not increase your dose, use it more often, or use it for a longer time or in a different way than prescribed. Doing so may result in a decrease in the effect of this drug, drug dependence, or abnormal thoughts/behavior. read more