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Ritalin LA
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Ritalin LA?
Generic Name: methylphenidate
Other Brand Names:
Concerta, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, Methylin ER, Ritalin, 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 LA (73)
autism - Child Behavior Community
- Jun 03, 2008
Can RitalinLA and Paxil be taken together , Child 12years old takes RitalinLA 20mg and Paxi...
Ritilan wears off to soon - ADD / ADHD Community
- Nov 06, 2008
My son has been on Concerta for almost 2 weeks. He is getting worse. He is hurting other ki...
Medications - ADD / ADHD Community
- Feb 10, 2009White Spots in 10-yr old's Vision - Eye Care Community
- Jun 01, 2009
I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and I have A.D.D... The Ritalin (LA 30mg) is supposed...
My question is basic; I want to know if the ritalin La 40 mg that
my son is currently taki...
