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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
845
68%
Narcolepsy
103
78%
Bipolar Disorder
24
71%
Asperger Syndrome
17
71%
Depression
15
67%
Overall, 70% (1060 Members) find Ritalin helpful

Ritalin Reviews

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Working / Worked
worked for while on all, new stuff definatly better
Working / Worked
My son takes this in the morning so it kicks in by the time he gets to school.
Working / Worked
Still on it
Working / Worked
I have been on ritalin since 1994. Effective.
Working / Worked
Ritalin best thing in the whole world
Working / Worked
earler days yet semmed to of made her worse but see on a months trail
Working / Worked
Was on Ritalin LA. 40 was too much, 30 not enough.
Working / Worked
It seems to work.
Working / Worked
Took this as a kid. I guess it worked then.
Working / Worked
try to stay away from this
Working / Worked
great
Working / Worked
I've been on it for a while. Kinda harsh at first, but it's been really good for me.
Working / Worked
too much of a drop when it wore off.
Working / Worked
Working well!
Working / Worked
Medications only work for a brief period of time. Hard to tell because of other diagnosis.
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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]
  5. Discussion: methylin
    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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