Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a stimulant medication for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. Ritalin can cause side effects and has the potential for misuse and addiction. Researchers are ...

Daytrana (methylphenidate) is prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children ages 6 years and older. It can cause side effects ranging from mild to serious. Examples ...

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Jornay PM (methylphenidate) is a prescription drug for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and some children. The drug comes as an oral capsule that’s taken once daily.

On the face of it, ADHD medications look complicated – there are a lot of them. Not only patients, but many providers have a hard time making sense of them, especially as there are new ones on the ...

ADHD is often treated with medications and behavioral therapy. Stimulants are first-choice medications for children with ADHD. ADHD symptoms in children can include inattention, hyperactivity, and ...

Not everyone with ADHD responds to stimulants like Ritalin, which increase dopamine levels in the brain. Now, new research suggests the drug’s effectiveness is less about the amount of dopamine it ...

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