What Medications Increase Dopamine Neurotransmitters Besides Ritalin?
- Ritalin LA Oral Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
Uses
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational and social measures. When this medication is used to treat ADHD, patients may find they have increased attention, decreased impulsiveness, and decreased hyperactivity (see also Notes section). This medication is a mild stimulant...
Read moreMore information on "What Medications Increase Dopamine Neurotransmitters Besides Ritalin?"
From Our Experts
Hormones and Neurotransmitters in Bipolar Disorder
The effects of hormones and neutransmitters as they relate to mania and depression are extremely complex and far beyond the scope of a... Read more »
Migraine Term of the Day: Neurotransmitter
When we're looking at Migraine and headache information, whether it's from our doctor, a book, or an online article, we sometimes come... Read more »
Migraines and testing neurotransmitter levels?
Full Question: I am a 50 year old female, that suffers from Chronic Daily Migraines. I have had Headaches since childhood, but have had... Read more »
More on Sex and Bipolar: The Dopamine (Dis)Connection
This is the third article in our conversation on sex and bipolar. As I mentioned in my two earlier pieces, there has been a lot written... Read more »
Dopamine
Dopamine is a chemical in the brain that is thought to be affected by ADHD. This neurotransmitter is involved in the brain's regulation of... Read more »
From Our Sources
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 »
Neurotransmitter, Migraine and Headache Glossary
A neurotransmitter is a chemical that occurring naturally in the brain and facilitates transmitting messages from one nerve cell to another. Some... Read more »
ADHD drugs like Concerta, Ritalin linked to increased ER visit...
Teens who misuse attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs are at greater risk for needing emergency treatment for drug reactions than... Read more »
Ritalin Oral Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Uses Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders... Read more »
Ritalin SR Oral Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Uses Methylphenidate is used to treat attention... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
