Ritalin Kid
A new study has found that just one dose of the ADHD drug Ritalin can temporarily improve movement and muscle control in children with ADHD-C or hyperkinetic disorder (HKD). Researchers studied 24 boys newly diagnosed with ADHD-C or HKD and found that they had better coordination and balance after taking a dose of Ritalin when compared with a placebo. Experts say the findings suggest that movement problems may be more linked to ADHD than previously suspected.
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News Story: Pediatric Ritalin may Affect Young Brains
When we give our children with ADHD Ritalin, we can see the changes in them. They may be able to sit still. They may be able to concentrate... Read more »
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Ritalin alternative may relieve ADHD
Israeli researchers say that a med called reboxetine may be effective in treating ADHD symptoms in children who can't take the stimulant Ritalin. An... Read more »
Ritalin may help ADHD patients who sleep poorly
Kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder who also sleep poorly may be helped by taking Ritalin, new research suggests. ADHD patients with... Read more »
Low doses of Ritalin may help preschoolers with ADHD
A recent study at the National Institutes of Health has found that low doses of Ritalin (methylphenidate) may help preschoolers who have... Read more »
Study: Ritalin does not cause sleep problems
A new study of 282 children shows that ritalin taken in patch or pill form does not cause sleep problems. After five weeks, researchers found that... Read more »
Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR...
Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »
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