Question 1

what is onset of action, peak, and duration of effect for ritalin (methylphenidate)?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It varies with individual, food, other drugs, other conditions. Textbook says 1 hr, 2 hr, 3-4 hr: but this hardly definitive.

Question 2

is headache a side effect of ritalin (methylphenidate)?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: It is unlikely. Check with your doctor to see if there is another cause. All the best.

Question 3

could you tell me what would be the effect of mixing ritalin (methylphenidate) and coke (as in the soda) together?

Accepted Answer

GI upset: GI upset May occur briefly depending on how long you have taken Ritalin, (methylphenidate) the dose, and how much coke you gulp on an empty stomach.  Drink water w/out carbonation to reduce stomach upset.

Question 4

aside from probable drug tolerance,what kind of adverse effect could taking ritalin (methylphenidate) cause for healthy adults?

Accepted Answer

Ritalin (methylphenidate) side effects: Ritalin, (methylphenidate) a stimulant medication, is most commonly prescribed to treat ADD/HD  in children and adults, but can also be used in other treatments. Besides tolerance, possible side effects may include decreased appetite, GI upset, headache, anxiety, irritable mood, insomnia or elevated BP. You should always discuss risks/benefits &amp; of SEs of any proposed tx with ur doc b4 starting any new med.

Question 5

how can high dose ritalin (methylphenidate) effect the heart long term? i no longer take it but have daily tachycardia and frequent palpitations and lightheadedness.

Accepted Answer

No effect.: Ritalin (methylphenidate) affect is  essentially cleared in less than 24 hours, depend in dose and extended release forms.  Your symptoms are more suggestive of anxiety or panic attacks, but you should see a doctor to evaluate for other causes such as cardiac arhthmythia, anemia, hyperactive thyroid.

Question 6

what is ritalin (methylphenidate)?

Accepted Answer

Or methylphenidate: Is a stimulant drug used in the treatment of attention deficit disorder  (with/without hyperactivity). In add pts, it has the effect of calming down their revving engine so they can concentrate more effectively, complete tasks, not be in constant motion. It's a controlled substance which requires a special prescription in many states.

Question 7

how old is ritalin (methylphenidate) ?

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Ritalin (methylphenidate) history: The original patent was owned by ciba, now novartis corporation. It was first licensed by the U.S. Food and drug administration (fda) in 1955 for treating what was then known as hyperactivity. Prescribed to patients beginning in 1960, the drug became heavily prescribed in the 1990s, when the diagnosis of adhd itself became more widely accepted.   En.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/methylphenidate.

Question 8

why is ritalin (methylphenidate) better?

Accepted Answer

Methylphenidate &: Amphetamine are the two stimulants used for adhd. In large studies , their safety & efficacy are about the same. However, individual responses vary. For that person, one may work better once the dose is titrated for optimal effect, have fewer side effects , or be less costly.

Question 9

how do you get ritalin (methylphenidate)?

Accepted Answer

Controlled substance: This is a class 2 controlled substance that is monitored by state and federal officials from the point of manufacture to consumption. If you have a condition where this is used, your physician must document how the diagnosis was made, and provide a prescription on special forms. In my state the quantity prescribed at one time is limited and all refills require a separate written prescription.

Question 10

why do adults take ritalin (methylphenidate)?

Accepted Answer

Adults take: Ritalin (methylphenidate) for the same reason children do, they have attention deficit disorder, or in the older patient, Ritalin (methylphenidate) can also be used as an antidepressant.

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