Question 1

i overdosed on concerta and ritalin (methylphenidate)?

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Major Depression: You are a Precious Human Being!
You were born with Wonder of Life Force, giving you Breath of Life; due to which you have been living for 17 years. 
Please call 911 and go to ER for Diagnosis and Treatment.
Inform close family members and friends present, and ask them to take you to ER, call suicide and crisis center in your area, or call 911.
Your Life is Precious!

Question 2

how many pills of ritalin (methylphenidate) does it take to have a drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Usually, an overdose would require doses much higher than a normal daily dose.  However, if a person happens to be sensitive to the effects of the medicine, it may not require a dose much different than the daily prescribed dose.

Question 3

can you die from a ritalin (methylphenidate) overdose?

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Quite possibly: While generally a safe drug, Ritalin (methylphenidate) is considered a stimulant, which means it does affect things like heart rate and blood pressure.  Just like with any stimulant, there is the risk of heart attack, stroke, etc., particular with higher dosages.

Question 4

how many pills of ritalin (methylphenidate) does it take to get an overdose?

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Any amount more than: Prescribed by your doctor could, so check with your doctor first.

Question 5

what is the treatment for ritalin (methylphenidate) overdose?

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Typically, just time: Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a relatively short-acting medication without major problems even in overdose.  Chronic use at high doses can cause psychosis (hallucinations and delusions) that typically resolve quickly once use stops but can be treated with antipsychotics.  Acute overdose can affect the heart and BP and may require supportive intervention to prevent damage until the body gets rid of it.

Question 6

bilateral hand tingling and dizziness from ritalin (methylphenidate). could this be a sign of stroke?

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No: It is not the sign of a stroke.

Question 7

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 8

what is the risk of ritalin (methylphenidate)?

Accepted Answer

Relatively safe: Used appropriately to treat adhd (more rarely, narcolepsy), methylphenidate typically is quite well tolerated and has a >65% of helping markedly reduce core adhd symptoms.  Those with adhd uniformly describe it as something they do not find "addictive."  common se are decreased appetite with weight loss, possibly decreased height, and delayed sleep onset.  Those are risk may have worsening tics.

Question 9

is methylin as strong a medication as ritalin`?

Accepted Answer

Just a Brand name: Methylin & Ritalin are brand names for methylphenidate.  Each company picks names apt to appeal to patients and doctors and easy to remember.  Different brands  may have different release patterns, but it is the same medicattion.  Other brand names for mph are concerta, metadate, & focalin (dexmethylphenidate).  There's also Daytrana patch.  Newest is quillivant xr, a liquid long-acting form of mph.

Question 10

is ritalin (methylphenidate) good for studying?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ritalin (methylphenidate) is one of psychostimulant and has been around a long time. It herl;ps with concentration. Focusing, improving inattention, improving distractability and improvies finishing of work.  Generallly it helps with studying--generally 1 aggent used works 75% of the time.

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