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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 | 1145 |
67% |
| Narcolepsy | 196 |
73% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 28 |
79% |
| Asperger Syndrome | 20 |
70% |
| Depression | 18 |
72% |
Overall, 69% (1490
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Ritalin Reviews
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I can't remember if I tried this or not. If I did, it wasn't pleasant.
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it works for 4 hours but he looses his soul no personality and he is on the lowest doose. plus no appitite.
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When he is on his ritalin he is a calmier and happier child but when he is not on it he is out of control and just doesn't seem to realize what he is doing sometimes.
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Been on it for Ritalin SR for about 15 years; tried everything else under the sun.
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Some moodiness, but really helps him focus, cooperate and be more socially savy.
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i hate the stuff ans i stoped using it 4 yrs ago
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Wore off very quick and I did not like the way I felt after.
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Horrable tics!-Never
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still not a high enough dosage
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working
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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] -
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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] -
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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] -
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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] -
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I was put on 10mg of generic ritalin today twice a day. How long before it works?? [More]
