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What happens if somebody who doesn't have adhd tries ritalin (methylphenidate)?
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Variable: For most it will suppress appetite & increase relative vigilance for a few hours or more depending on the form used.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Take Only If Rx'd: S/he might place his/her health @ risk if s/he has personal or family history of certain (a) physical conditions (incl. High blood pressure, cardiac/cardiovascular problems, overactive thyroid, glaucoma, seizures & tics); &/or (b) psychiatric conditions (incl. Anxiety, mood disorders & eating disorders). It may cause symptoms such agitation/anxiety, tremors, nausea, convulsions & fast heart beat.
Answered 11/27/2017
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