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Can you please tell me the pro's and con's of giving ritalin (methylphenidate) to someone under 21?
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Value of ritalin (methylphenidate): Pros - improved alertness, better focus and concentration and increased resistance to distractions. Cons - potential interference with appetite, insomnia, irritability, headaches, depressed affect and tics.
Answered 8/25/2013
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