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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
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Ritalin Reviews
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It works to a certain extent I am better with it than witout it
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It worked for a long time, but had to change it. He got used to it. stoped working
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Ok but it takes a lot. I have to take 20mg 5 times a day and it makes my muscles tense. I still space out a lot.
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But, I was taken off it. Long story. Just tested. Hoping to get back on next month.
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...but it sent my nerves through the roof and made me abnormally "active"
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I have no money to get more.
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ahh the drug that started it all
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It worked when I was a child.
Working / Worked
Ritalin is what my 10 year old son is takeing,and it seem to be the only thing that works for him.
Working / Worked
worked, but I fell asleep about 6 PM every evening.
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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]
