Stopping Ritalin
Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
Interactions
Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before...
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From Our Experts
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 »
Stopping ADHD Medications: Withdrawal Symptoms
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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 »
Rat study suggests Ritalin affects brain development
A new study performed on rats has found changes in brain development after the rats were given Ritalin. The brain areas affected involve addiction,... Read more »
Ritalin LA Oral Drug Interactions
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Interactions Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor... Read more »
Ritalin SR Oral Drug Interactions
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Interactions Your healthcare professionals (e.g.,... Read more »
Ritalin
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Ritalin (Methylphenidate) belongs to the group of medicines called central stimulants. It is used to treat children with attention deficit... Read more »
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