Ritalin For Post Stroke Depression
- Ritalin LA Oral Precautions and Side Effects
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
Warning
Misuse or abuse of methylphenidate may result in serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems.
Methylphenidate should be given cautiously to emotionally unstable patients, especially if there is a history of alcohol or drug abuse. These patients may be more likely to unnecessarily increase their doses or take this medication too often. Long-term overuse of this medication may lead to...
Read moreMore information on "Ritalin For Post Stroke Depression"
From Our Experts
JAMA Study: Lexapro and Problem Solving Group Therapy Reduce...
A study in the May 28 issue of JAMA reports that in the year following a stroke, patients who received the medication escitalopram... Read more »
Dealing with Depression after a Stroke
Like a stroke, depression can strike anyone. But people with a serious illness, like stroke, are at greater risk of suffering from... Read more »
Depression Does Not Cause Stroke
Studies have shown that stroke often leads to depression, but the evidence from those studies has been mixed as to whether depression could... Read more »
Depression Not Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke
Given the number of Migraineurs who also experience depression and the increased stroke risk that Migraine presents, I thought you would be... Read more »
Are headaches normal in the course of post stroke recovery?
Full Question: My wife had an ischemic stroke at a posterior branch of the middle cerebral artery on the right side. She temporarily... Read more »
From Our Sources
Antidepressants may prevent post-stroke depression
Antidepressants and problem-solving therapy may help prevent depression in people who've suffered a stroke, researchers say. Data shows that more... 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 »
Treatment Helpful in Reducing Risk of Depression After Stroke
As if the "normal" recover from a stroke weren't difficult enough, stroke victims show an increased risk of developing depression. In the U.S., more... Read more »
Depression after stroke can be debilitating
Australian researchers have found that depression stops stroke victims from returning to work almost as much as physical disability does. In a study... Read more »
Ritalin Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Warning Misuse or abuse of methylphenidate may result in serious (possibly... 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.
