Methylphenidate Dosage For Adults
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Stimulant Medications and Heart Risks
All ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems or pre-existing heart conditions (high blood pressure, heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances, or congenital heart disease). These drugs have been associated with sudden death in children with heart problems. They have also been associated with sudden death, stroke, and heart attack in adults with a history of heart disease. The...
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Methylphenidate
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Clinical trial: Long-term safety of Concerta in adults with AD...
This is a study to evaluate the long-term safety of methylphenidate hydrochloride (Concerta) extended-release tablets at five dose levels (36 mg, 54... Read more »
Ritalin may curb appetite in adults
New research suggests that Ritalin may have potential as a weight-loss medication for adults. Researchers found that adults who took a single dose of... Read more »
Some ADHD kids choosing to go medication-free as adults
Many adults who grew up taking medications like Ritalin to treat their attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and attenton-deficit/hyperactivity disorder... Read more »
Clinical trial: OROS MPH and smoking cessation in adults with ...
This is a study to evaluate whether osmotic-release methylphenidate (OROS MPH) increases the effectiveness of standard smoking treatments versus a... Read more »
Ritalin may help adults with ADHD sleep
A small study suggests that taking Ritalin can help adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder sleep better. Study participants who took... Read more »
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