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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
1142
67%
Narcolepsy
195
74%
Bipolar Disorder
28
79%
Asperger Syndrome
20
70%
Depression
18
72%
Overall, 69% (1485 Members) find Ritalin helpful
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Ritalin Reviews

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This has been helping.
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It works.
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I didn't actually have a script for this but a friend of mine gave me some... I used it very sparingly, mostly because it helped me stay awake when I studied, when without it, 9 times out of 10, i'd pass out. I'm down to six 5mg pills and have 9 months of school left...eek!
Working / Worked
took it from age six to 14 or 15... honostly don't remember. started taking it too young to try to notice a difference.
Working / Worked
3 x 10 mg at the moment. Helps me to socialise, do basic daily tasks, focus at work/uni.
Working / Worked
It works.
Working / Worked
currently have liquid now, daily battle to get him to take
Working / Worked
IDK, what does "normal" feel like?
Working / Worked
used in evenings for 4hrs of focus if needed... but made me a bit jittery.
Working / Worked
I can't remember if I tried this or not. If I did, it wasn't pleasant.
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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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