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

Who can prescribe ritalin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Those with authority: In the USA where this site is based any licensed physician with the additional active permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration can prescribe Ritalin. I suspect the regulations in your country would be similar. Such drugs are monitored more closely than others since they are often diverted by criminals.

Dr Kwok agreed

Answered 3/11/2020

94 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I've been recently prescribed ritalin (methylphenidate) ir 20mg once a day every morning for a week. It works, but is it too soon to ask about longer lasting release?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

At what times in the day should I take Ritalin (methylphenidate) if prescribed 10mg twice a day? Did not seem to do anything when took it at 7 am then noon.

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) was my new med prescribed in stead of ritalin. Will I feel anything different?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My friend cut his prescribed ADHD medicine in half (Ritalin, Alza 36) so it wouldn't be as strong, except it was supposed to be XR. Will he be okay?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Can long term ritalin (methylphenidate) use (prescribed for over 15 years high dose) cause Parkinson's disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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:

Have you ever heard of long term heart problems from years on ritalin (methylphenidate)? Why would they prescribe these meds with these possible effects?
Doctors, will you prescribe fluxomine 100 with ritalin (methylphenidate) for an ADHD and OCD person ? Or it is dangerous ?
Can the doctor prescribe me ritalin (methylphenidate) along with faverin to treat anxiety problems+adhd?.
Why would a doctor prescribe my friend Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) when he has heavily abused Adderall ritalin and illegal amphetamines like cocaine and meth ?
I was prescribed 20 mg ritalin (methylphenidate) twice a day for my add, but i don't feel anything after taking it?

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.