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(also known as Methylin)
Methylphenidate (MPH) is an amphetamine-like prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adults. It is also one of the primary drugs used to treat symptoms of traumatic brain injury and the daytime drowsiness symptoms of narcolepsy and chronic fatigue sy... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| ADHD / ADD | 893 |
68% |
| Narcolepsy | 113 |
77% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 25 |
76% |
| Asperger Syndrome | 17 |
71% |
| Depression | 15 |
67% |
Overall, 70% (1123
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Ritalin Reviews
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Just started taking it
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This was the first medication I was ever on.
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Others can see a difference but again I can see it at times and not at other times
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Worked for a short time and had to keep increasing to be effective
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my daughter started on this did wonders and then she got dopey on it so changed medication
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works good for ADHD, curbes appetite when i take it, makes me eat a lot when it wears off
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don't remember.
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first med. dont like the daily commitment
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Grandson is on Ritalin and it helps keep him on track. He is the most addorable little boy but has difficulty staying on point from one thin to another
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Working. However, i've had nausea, no appetite, extreme dizziness
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Changed my world, work life.
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working for me. I take just 10 mg a day as I don't want to risk getting addicted
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20mg three times a day. added for the side effects of the geodon and to help with the severe depression while I was on the wellbutrin XL.
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i find this really helps me concentrate but if i dont take it i binge so much and am distracted so easily. all i want to do is play and have fun without it, and by hyperactive
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I was prescribed Methylin ER with my diagnosis last week. Granted, I'm only on day three or four...but I'm wondering about other people's experiences ... [More] -
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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] -
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I was put on 10mg of generic ritalin today twice a day. How long before it works?? [More] -
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]
