Ritalin Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate (Methylin, Ritalin) is a moderately priced drug used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also used to treat narcolepsy. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions.

Common side effects of methylphenidate include difficulty sleeping, decreased appetite, anxiety, and weight loss. More serious side effects may include psychosis, prolonged erections, substance misuse, and heart problems. Abuse is also included. Withdrawal symptoms include weakness and fatigue, dysphoria, anhedonia and loss of motivation. Methylphenidate is believed to work by blocking dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake by neurons. Methylphenidate is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the phenethylamine and piperidine classes