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October 03, 2008
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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 »
Myth: ADHD Medication is Not Safe
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...following: ADHD Medications have disturbing side effects.According to the Learning Assessment... 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 »
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Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA
...ThyroidGlaucomaAnxiety, Tension, Agitation or any other psychiatric illnessHistory of drug or substance abuse Side Effects: Although the following is not a complete list, below the most common... Read more »Myth: ADHD Medication is Not Safe
...regarding medication for ADHD. These include the following: ADHD Medications have disturbing side effects.According to the Learning Assessment and Neurocare Centre, in their article entitled... Read more »ADHD Issues: How is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treated?
...Stimulants. Stimulants are the mainstay of ADHD treatment. This medicines include methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Focalin), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), and pemoline (Cylert -- may cause... Read more »Side Effects of Commonly Prescribed Medications for ADHD
...The non-stimulant medication for ADHD is Strattera. All of these medications have a number of side effects in common:· Loss of Appetite· Headache· Stomach upset or nausea· Weight Loss... Read more »St. John's Wort
...had taken a placebo. ADHD medications are a common treatment for ADHD. However, some of the side effects of these medications include: nervousness, problems sleeping, and loss of appetite. For... Read more »Images
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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 »
...be required after the medication is stopped. Side Effects Headache, stomach pain, loss of... Read more »
...be required after the medication is stopped. Side Effects Headache, stomach pain, loss of... Read more »
Related News
Low doses of Ritalin may help preschoolers with ADHD
October 02, 2008A recent study at the National Institutes of Health has found that low doses of Ritalin (methylphenidate) may help preschoolers who have... Read summary »
ADHD med cause cocaine-like brain changes: study
February 03, 2009Researchers say healthy mice injected with the ADHD drug Ritalin show changes in the reward centers of the brain that mimic those seen in cocaine... Read summary »
Ritalin works for kids with developmental disorders
October 02, 2008Ritalin improved the symptoms of hyperactivity and attention deficiency in children with pervasive developmental disorders, according to a study in... Read summary »
Millions have abused attention-deficit drugs, study says
October 02, 2008A review of data by nonprofit research group RTI International has found that as many as 7 million Americans have misused attention-deficit drugs,... Read summary »
ADHD drugs: stimulant better than non-stimulant, study finds
October 02, 2008Stimulant drugs like Adderall and Ritalin are much more effective at treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children... Read summary »
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