About Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a mild Central Nervous System stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
In treating children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), methylphenidate produces a calming effect. Methylphenidate was approved by the FDA in 1955.
There is evidence that Ritalin (methylphenidate or MPH) has a causative role in precipitating or exacerbating simple tics.
Ritalin is available in a variety of short, intermediate, and long acting forms.
&l ...