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(also known as Methylin)

Methylphenidate belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, which is an uncontrollable desire for sleep or a sudden attack of deep sleep .

Methylphenidate works in the treatment of ADHD by ... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
ADHD / ADD
814
68%
Narcolepsy
98
78%
Bipolar Disorder
23
74%
Asperger Syndrome
17
71%
Depression
16
63%
Overall, 70% (1020 Members) find Ritalin helpful

Ritalin Reviews

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did when i was little now its doen nothing i just keep getting put on higher doses but they stopp me eating
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I have to get up and take it about 30 minutes before I need to be awake. It is more up and down than the Provigil.
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This worked before.
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Took it as a teenager.
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Use to counteract opiod somnolence. Works well to help me concentrate and be alert
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my poor mans provigil works wonderfully once we titrated the dose up high enough. its less subtle that provigil so has to be watched closer but its great in that Im back to work!
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I know this is discouraged for Bipolar disorder but it is the only thing that has helped me in the severe depressive state
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he loses his personality but he's calm
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I think this works not sure. I am offully grumpy on it about 4 hours after taking it.
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USED AS A CHILD FOR THREE YEARS.
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Ritilan was a disaster. It had me acting like a speed junkie and it cranked up my mania.
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Helps me a lot. I was late in being diagnosed as having adhd but it helps keep me focused and relaxed
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you can tell when she is not using it. only side effect that you can see with her is that she has lost weight and she is maintaining it very well.
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working great
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It worked when I was younger.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Ritalin
    Does Ritalin help ADHD in Adults? [More]
  2. Discussion: Put on Methylin today
    It usually takes about 2 weeks for ritalin to work. It might be different for other people. I take ritalin twice a day too because I have ADHD. I hope... [More]
  3. Discussion: Put on Methylin today
    I was put on 10mg of generic ritalin today twice a day. How long before it works?? [More]
  4. Discussion: Concerta or Ritalin LA?
    These are the preparations available which contain methylphenidate (the drug name for Ritalin): Delivery Ritalin: 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg tablets... [More]
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    ok so you have probably guessed i have had a hard time sleeping have alot on my mind trying to help adam. i did a search on this sight for his medicat... [More]

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