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(also known as Metadate ER, Metadate CD)
Metadate (methylphenidate) is a prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. It is also one of the primary drugs used to treat the daytime drowsiness symptoms of narcolepsy and chronic fatigue syndrome. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
ADHD / ADD
132
66%
Asperger Syndrome
35
89%
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
12
92%
Oppositional Defiant Di...
3
67%
Parenting 'Tweens (9-12)
1
100%
Overall, 72% (189 Members) find Metadate helpful
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Metadate Reviews

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Somewhat Helpful
SOME SIDE EFFECTS
Somewhat Helpful
When my son first started using it/ it worked very well, now it only last for half the day.
Somewhat Helpful
Things are getting better... he seems to be able to control himself better
Somewhat Helpful
He is currently still on it. We had some success in the beginning, but each time we raise it his body becomes used to it and it stops working.
Somewhat Helpful
It somewhat helps with the focusing but not enough
it slows him down but dose nothing for the ODD
Too Soon To Tell
First day of Metadate for my 12 year old, Very emotional, I hope this passes!
Too Soon To Tell
we have just started treatment and still trying to understand this ilness.
Too Soon To Tell
Was working pretty good, but just recently increased dosage.
Too Soon To Tell
Just started
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Metadate??
    I just got Metadate CD filled on Thursday, still looking at the bottle to see if I should give it to my 12 old, Just wondering if you tried it and did... [More]
  2. Discussion: Metadate??
    I am sure the Psychologist knows what he's doing. He probably wants to see how he is on medication and see if he's reacting well to it. My daughter's ... [More]
  3. Discussion: Metadate??
    This is a 2 part question. The first have any of you heard of Metadate? My son's doctor put him on that today. He was on Concerta 36 and I told him th... [More]
  4. Discussion: Anyone familiar with Metadate?
    Both of my sons are on Metadate CD. One is on 40 mg and the other on 30. It seems to work well. They have both been on it for several years with li... [More]
  5. Advice: my daughter is on metadate
    I just have a question, my daughter was recently diagnosed with ADHD, I have know shes had it for along time, anyway she has begun taking metadate CD ... [More]

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