Question 1

why need i avoid alchol on methylphenidate?

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Caution: It has been shown that the combination of mph and etoh increases the self-report of pleasurable feelings relative to mph alone. This would increase the risk of abuse of ritalin (methylphenidate).

Question 2

what number of methylphenidate should i take?

Accepted Answer

None: Unless you are under the care of a physician and have instructions on its use, you should not take this product.If you are, follow the directions of the doc you have contact with.Possession without a prescription is a federal offence.

Question 3

please describe the medication: methylphenidate?

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Useful: A minor amphetamine, which has been used to treat sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, but also, can improve daytime hypersomnia of any etiology.  Does help some with fatigue, may be a useful adjuvant for depression, and poor attention such as adhd, and even seems to help speech rehab after a stroke.  Does have rapid development of tolerance.

Question 4

what is the classification for the medication methylphenidate?

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Stimulant: Stimulants are first line medications but must be closely monitored. They prolong the dopaminergic activity within the brain to control symptoms innate to add and adhd.

Question 5

is methylphenidate addictive?

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Yes: Like any substance that rewards the brain the potential for addiction in polygeneticallly and environmentally susceptible individuals will exist.

Question 6

what is ritalin (methylphenidate)?

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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

can methylphenidate help for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Not so much: Methylphenidate helps more with adhd, but can sometimes exacerbate anxiety.  If you're both anxious and dealing with adhd, you and your doctor need to work together to balance out these effects.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

how do you get ritalin (methylphenidate)?

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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.

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