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RitalinA mild form of amphetamine used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), generic name methylphenidate. Ritalin, taken as a pill, also has been effective for the treatment of other conditions such as narcolepsy. Although the drug acts as a stimulant in most people, Ritalin calms and focuses those with ADHD. Ritalin's mode of action is unknown, but it is thought that the drug reduces symptoms by increasing the amount and activity of a neurotransmitter in the brain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Several treatment options have been developed, but the most emphasized is pharmacological treatment, that uses central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, specifically methylphenidate (commonly referred to as Ritalin) (Wade, 1976). Methylphenidate rarely produced a mystical experience, although the researchers were intrigued that a few people did have that response. Strattera is unlike other medicines in that it contains no amphetamine or methylphenidate, which are both stimulants. |
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