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October 02, 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 »
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 »
Do Stimulants Stunt Growth?
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...the possibility that Methylphenidate (brand name: Ritalin) might cause growth suppression in... Read more »
Hitting Rock Bottom
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health ExpertTypically, by the time an adult with ADHD has come to me for help, it's because he has hit rock... Read more »
The Many Faces of ADHD: Kaori
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...also have ADHD. In addition, Kaori indicated that Ritalin is no longer available. Last year,... Read more »
Health Guide
Pharmaceutical Companies Make a Profit on ADHD Diagnosis
...create, develop and promote the diagnosis of Deficit Disorder to increase the market for its product Ritalin.” Ritalin, or methylphenidate, is a commonly prescribed stimulant medication for... Read more »Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA
Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta Concerta is an extended release tablet and comes in the... 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 »Narcolepsy: Treatment
...cataplexy.) The FDA approved modafinil in 1998. Since that time, it has largely replaced methylphenidate (Ritalin) and other stimulants for treatment of narcolepsy sleepiness. Patients who switch... Read more »ADHD Issues: What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common chronic psychiatric conditions diagnosed in childhood. Although thought of as a child's condition, adult ADHD is not... Read more »Medications
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 »
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or... Read more »
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or... Read more »
Related News
Drugmaker seeks FDA approval for generic Ritalin
October 02, 2008A company has filed an application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to make a generic form of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder... Read summary »
Ritalin alternative may relieve ADHD
August 12, 2009Israeli 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 summary »
Rat study suggests Ritalin affects brain development
October 03, 2008A new study performed on rats has found changes in brain development after the rats were given Ritalin. The brain areas affected involve addiction,... Read summary »
Study: Ritalin may improve memory
October 03, 2008Results of a small study suggest Ritalin may help improve memory problems often seen in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. In... Read summary »
Ritalin may curb appetite in adults
October 03, 2008New 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 summary »
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