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What are the effects of ritalin (methylphenidate) for people with add?
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Clear thinking: Usually helps one to focus, be less distracted, more likely to complete tasks, and calmer, if used at appropriate dose.
Answered 4/13/2015
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Helps focus: Stimulants as Ritalin (methylphenidate) are usually very effective in patients with add. They greatly help with focus, concentration and imlpulsive behavior.
Answered 10/23/2017
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