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How does ritalin (methylphenidate) work for anxiety?
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Depends: Ritalin (methylphenidate) is sympathomimetic (adrenalin effects) & sets off neural activity within the sympathetic, fight & flight, branch of autonomic nerves. In normal people arouses exhilaration, alertness, feelings of control, anxious activity, and hypomania. In people with add and adhd opposite clinical effects occur & these people calmed down, can relax & maintain attention. Given to hyperactive people.
Answered 7/1/2014
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It doesn't: Ritalin (methylphenidate) is not a medication for anxiety -- in fact, in some it can worsen anxiety. Ritalin (methylphenidate) is typically prescribed for add/adhd in children and adults. Other medications and therapy work better for anxiety. Psychiatrists can help you with that; psychologists can help also, through various kinds of talk therapy.
Answered 5/12/2016
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