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Ritalin is an appetite suppressant which is a kind of stimulant (psychiatric drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Appetite suppressant

Brands

Adaphen • Concerta • Methyphenidate • Metadate CD • Metadate ER • Methylin ER

Generic Drug

Methylphenidate

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Abdominal pain
Nervousness
Nausea
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fever
Alopecia
Irritability
Visual difficulties
Heart palpitations
Loss of appetite
Emotional instability
Excessive sweating
Motor tics
Dyskinesia
Hair loss
Rash
Angina
Unintentional weight loss
Emotional problems
Reduced appetite
Change in vision

Serious

Drug problems
Aggressive behavior
Hypersensitivity
Hallucinations
Illegal drug abuse
Loss of temper

Treats

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
Condition
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
Condition
Narcolepsy
Condition
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Condition

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