Dangers Of Ritalin
Some parents want ADHD drugs so kids can get higher grades
October 02, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
News Story: Pediatric Ritalin may Affect Young Brains
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertWhen we give our children with ADHD Ritalin, we can see the changes in them. They may be able to... Read more »
Media and Scare Tactics
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health ExpertTonight, PBS will be airing a documentary titled "The Medicated Child" (9:00pm EST), which will... Read more »
Mixing Medication, Heath Ledger, and What You Should Know
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertI wrote an article earlier mentioning that the sleeping medication Ambien was found near the body... Read more »
Techniques for Coping with Cognitive Symptoms of MS
By Dr. Kantor , Health Expert...B12 CNS stimulants (the ADHS medicines, like Ritalin®) At the University of Florida... Read more »
Health Guide
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment
A combination of a psychostimulant, most commonly methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD.In 1999, a... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications
Several medications are available to treat ADHD.Psychostimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Similar DrugsPsychostimulants are the primary drugs used to treat ADHD. Although these drugs... Read more »Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA
Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta Concerta is an extended release tablet and comes in the... Read more »ADHD Issues: What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common chronic psychiatric conditions diagnosed in childhood. Although thought of as a child's condition, adult ADHD is not... Read more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Medications
...changes in neurochemical structures in the brain.Psychostimulants include Dexamphetamine, Adderal, Ritalin and Ritalin-like drugs such as Focalin, Concerta, Ritalin LA, and Metadate, as well as... Read more »Medications
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,... Read more »
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,... Read more »
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,... Read more »
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or... Read more »
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or... Read more »
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