History Of Ritalin
Doctors: Kids on stimulants should get heart test
October 03, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Hitting Rock Bottom
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health ExpertTypically, by the time an adult with ADHD has come to me for help, it's because he has hit rock... Read more »
ADHD in Preschool
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...with parent training, low doses of methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) were given. This... Read more »
Considering ADHD meds? Have a Heart Check First
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...stimulants: Adderall, Concerta, Dexedrine, Focalin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR or LA, and Metadate ER... Read more »
Do Stimulants Stunt Growth?
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...the possibility that Methylphenidate (brand name: Ritalin) might cause growth suppression in... Read more »
Myth: ADHd is a New Disorder
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...stimulants to treat hyperactive children. 1956 - Ritalin was first introduced as a treatment... Read more »
Health Guide
ADHD Issues: What are the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
...Developmental history-including major milestones, results of previous developmental evaluations. Medical history-including significant or chronic illnesses, lead poisoning, significant head... Read more »Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Beginning Medication for ADD/ADHD
...uncomfortable discussing it with them? Is this something that will be a factor in your decision? Family Medical History – Is there a history of heart disease? This should be discussed... Read more »ADHD: Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Beginning Medication
...uncomfortable discussing it with them? Is this something that will be a factor in your decision? Family Medical History: Is there a history of heart disease? This should be discussed with... Read more »ADHD: Highlights
...attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Daytrana contains methylphenidate, the same drug used in Ritalin pills.Drug WarningAll ADHD stimulant medications now carry warnings that patients... 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 »Images
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