Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational, and social treatments. When this medication is used to treat ADHD, patients may find they have increased attention, decreased impulsiveness, and decreased hyperactivity (see also Notes section). This in turn will make school or work more...
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Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »
Brand Name: Daytrana Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved Daytrana for the treatment... Read more »
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