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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 large study compared medication, behavior therapy, a combination of both, and standard community care. While all four groups improved, medication -- when carefully monitored -- was more effective than behavior therapy alone, and its effects were similar to combination therapy. The combined approach, ...
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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 »
Provigil and Other Off-Label Medications Used To Treat MS
By Dr. Kantor , Health Expert...B12, Provigil®, and stimulants (medications like Ritalin® and Cylert®). We applied for and... Read more »
The Many Faces of ADHD: Kaori
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...also have ADHD. In addition, Kaori indicated that Ritalin is no longer available. Last year,... Read more »
Health Guide
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: Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Beginning Medication
...Medication is an effective treatment for the symptoms of ADHD. Commonly prescribed medications include: Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, Dexedrine and Strattera. Strattera is the only... Read more »Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Beginning Medication for ADD/ADHD
...Medication is an effective treatment for the symptoms of ADHD. Commonly prescribed medications include: Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, Dexedrine and Strattera. Strattera is the only... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Risk Factors
...childhood disorder, diagnoses of attention-deficit disorder in adults are on the rise. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) was prescribed for nearly 800,000 adults in the U.S. in 1997, nearly three times... Read more »Diagnosis of ADHD
...following reasons:Arguments that ADHD is Overdiagnosed in Some Children.The popularity methylphenidate (Ritalin) has encouraged some parents and teachers to pressure doctors into prescribing this... 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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