Pistol Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hi - I have been taking Ritalin for POTS related fatigue with good results. Lately - due to a triggered event - I had to start from scratch with reconditioning and the fatigue is much worse. My Doc recommended switching to Modafinil but it is not covered by my insurance. Has anybody experienced a big different between the two? Does anyone take Modafinil? --- I appreciate any Input - Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 I found that modafinil stimulated beta receptors (enhanced tachycardia) without any improvement to energy levels or vasoconstriction. Ritalin and Concerta are far better tolerated and helpful medications in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Hi guys I actually just got diagnosed with POTS last year. My doctor gave me methlyphendiate 5mg. From your experiences does methlyphendiate make your tachycardia or lightheadedness worse? Also do you take a beta-blocker along with the stimulate? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 @Mikey - I take Carvelidol ( Beta-blocker ) as well as Diltiazem along with the Ritalin, plus several other meds. For me the Ritalin never affected my Tachycardia and did not make me dizzy or lightheaded. Some people do not tolerate beta's but for me they are necessary. Although I had problems with some other ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 @Pistol Thanks. In the past Ive had a little tachycardia with stimulates at higher doses but I think the carvelidol will help keep it under control. Do you take the carvelidol before the stimulate or vice versa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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