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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
1140
67%
Narcolepsy
194
74%
Bipolar Disorder
28
79%
Asperger Syndrome
20
70%
Depression
18
72%
Overall, 69% (1482 Members) find Ritalin helpful
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Ritalin Reviews

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Working / Worked
Worked, but needed something longer lasting. No side effects.
Working / Worked
Ritalin has always worked for her since she was in 2nd grade and continues to. When she was young, she would crash when she was coming off it. I would put her in a room with her blanket and TV on to calm her down. Also, she wasnt hungry when she was on it. As a young adult today, she is fine. No crashing anymore.
Working / Worked
First med i tried, worked well but taking the immediate release form soon became an exercise in frustration. Too many peaks and valleys when the med would kick in and then taper off.
Working / Worked
i was jus 5yrs old wen i stated ritalin n i was 17 when they took me off it
Working / Worked
The ritalin which I take today does not see me through the day.
Working / Worked
incredible irritation and hyper-focus on wrong task
Working / Worked
but he seemed to be like a zombie....but he was on this for 11 years....
Working / Worked
I took Ritalin when I was in elementary school and during the time I seemed to focus better I still had trouble understanding but I payed attention.
Working / Worked
It seemed to help, but my psychiatrist recommended discontinuing it now that I'm on Wellbutrin.
Working / Worked
works
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Discussions

  1. Advice: Methylin
    I think the effects on his personality would increase his self worth and how he feels about himself. My son now 11 is on a different form of Ritalin, ... [More]
  2. Advice: Methylin
    Methylin is Ritalin. My son was on it from age 5 to age 14 when he stopped taking it. It worked miracles for us at a very small dose. I gave it... [More]
  3. Discussion: Ritalin
    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]
  4. 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]
  5. Discussion: Put on Methylin today
    I was put on 10mg of generic ritalin today twice a day. How long before it works?? [More]

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