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What does ritalin (methylphenidate) do in the body?
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Stimulant: Ritalin (methylphenidate) will increase the level of nor epinephrine and dopamine in your brain. Dopamine is needed for focused attention and is a substance that released makes you feel good. Nor epinephrine's effect is to make you more alert. It can cause you to have a bit of a racing heart beat and increase in blood pressure. When Ritalin (methylphenidate) is prescribed these are measured to watch for unwanted effects
Answered 3/24/2015
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