HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

How long does it take for ritalin (methylphenidate) to start working with controlling adhd symptoms?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Robert GalatzerLevy answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Almost immediately: Most people notice a marked effect immediately or within a few days of starting this medication.

Dr Pappas and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2016

5.2k views

Thank

typically...: Ritalin (methylphenidate) will start working within 30-60 minutes if at a therapeutic dose.

Answered 7/1/2014

4.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Could you tell me what happens if i take 2 10mg ritalins (methylphenidate) without adhd?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Friend has ADHD and takes 2 ritalins (methylphenidate) a day what would happen if I took some to study for something?

11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Good Morning,I currently take 200mg Limictin a day and they want to put me on Ritalin (methylphenidate) for adult ADHD. Is there a chance of bad side effects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Diagnosed with adhd. I get anx when i take ritalin (methylphenidate) but no anx when i don't. Are there stims that work better? Is it ok to take benzos with stim meds?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What will ritalin (methylphenidate) do to you if you don't have adhd? I'm a 14 year old female without adhd. My little brother is possitive for ADHD and takes ritalin (methylphenidate). I took around 15 mg of his not too long ago. What will it do to me?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I take to ritalin (methylphenidate) a day that last a total of 8 hours. But i work late at night. Does that mean my ADHD symptoms will come back after 8 hours?
Hi! I wanted to know what happens if a person WITHOUT ADD or ADHD takes a pill of ritalin (methylphenidate)? What are the effects
Can you take ritalin, (methylphenidate) dexedrine, or Adderall for add/adhd?
Is it good for kids with ADHD to take a ritalin (methylphenidate) breaks?
Could you tell me what happens when someone with ADHD takes ritalin (methylphenidate)?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
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 question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.