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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
1147
67%
Narcolepsy
196
73%
Bipolar Disorder
28
79%
Asperger Syndrome
20
70%
Depression
18
72%
Overall, 69% (1492 Members) find Ritalin helpful
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Ritalin Reviews

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Working / Worked
Just gave me heart palpatations.
Working / Worked
Its been a while. However for as far as I can remember just like the Cylert I delt with extreme Insomnia
Working / Worked
This is incredible. I woke up one day and realized that this medicine really helps me to think better.
Working / Worked
Can't exactly remember because I used it at a young age. My parents told me I was doing better in school, but my trichotillomania was still bad and I had sleep troubles.
Working / Worked
i helps me consentrate and know i am coming off it
Working / Worked
I'm not sure yet...i'm believing i'm started to get addicted :|
Working / Worked
took for 4 yrs
Working / Worked
Fine most of the time.
Working / Worked
this was the first medication i was put on for add so i dont remember if it worked.
Working / Worked
At first it was great but now it's not doing much.
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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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