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Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy. Methylphenidate should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.
Methylphenidate is a stimulant ADHD medication available in many formulations used to treat symptoms of primarily inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, or combined type of ADHD in children and adults. Brand Names: Concerta, Ritalin, Jornay PM, Aptensio XR, Metadate CD, Methylin, Quillivant XR.
Methylphenidate is United States Food and Drug Administration-approved for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults and as a second-line treatment for narcolepsy in adults.
Methylphenidate works in the treatment of ADHD by increasing attention and decreasing restlessness in children and adults who are overactive, cannot concentrate for very long, or are easily distracted and impulsive.
Treatments & Procedures / ADHD Medication. ADHD medication treats the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), such as hyperactivity and impulsivity. ADHD medications work by increasing the levels of chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also sometimes used to treat narcolepsy . It comes as standard (immediate release) tablets and capsules.
Psychostimulants, including methylphenidate (MPH), are the mainstay of pharmacotherapy for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults.
Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulant. Methylphenidate affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Ritalin is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy.
Ritalin. or Methylphenidate hydrochloride—the generic for Ritalin, is a stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to manage symptoms of narcolepsy. It affects...
2. Upsides. Methylphenidate may be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) in adults and children aged 6 years and older. May also be used to relieve symptoms of narcolepsy.