Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What can you watch for (in terms of dangerous side effects) with ritalin (methylphenidate)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not much: Ritalin, (methylphenidate) the medicine used for ADHD, is surprisingly safe. The main side effect is decreased appetite. Some also report problem with sleep. If dosed too high, some kids develop mood changes and become "zombie-like", but it's not common. Adjusting the dose or switching to another medicine may decrease the side effects. None is really "dangerous".
Answered 12/13/2014
3.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is adder all have less side effects than ritalin (methylphenidate) er20?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are there any negative side effects of ritalin (methylphenidate) on a ten year old child?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
What are the side effects ritalin (methylphenidate) abuse and withdrawals ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If you take ritalin (methylphenidate) and energy drinks what can happen, side effects?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What are the side effects of ritalin (methylphenidate)?
Am i damaged from ritalin (methylphenidate)? How can I tell if there are negative side effects?
Difference in side effects between Ritalin (methylphenidate) immediate release and Ritalin (methylphenidate) extended release? Trying to decide if I want to switch to extended.
What are the side effects of ritalin (methylphenidate) compared to adderall?
What are the side effects of taking both Adderall and ritalin (methylphenidate)?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
