ritalin
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is ritalin?
Generic Name: methylphenidate
Other Brand Names:
Concerta, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, Methylin ER, Ritalin LA, Ritalin-SR, Daytrana, methylphenidate, Methylphenidate Hydrochloride, Methylphenidate Hydrochloride SR
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and
nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy.
Methylphenidate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Posts on ritalin (196)
My name is Justin and I'm 20 years old. For my entire conscious life I could drink an infi...
Did this really help? - Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
- Nov 03, 20098 year old lying & stealing - Child Behavior Community
- Oct 05, 2009Lexapro/Ritalin and Focalin - ADD / ADHD Community
- Oct 03, 2009
I am 31, Female. Put on Focalin XR and Ritalin. A while back my ADHD was misdiagnosed as de...
