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Ritalin: Findings
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There are many charges that Ritalin is “over-prescribed” in America. But if those charges are true, it is only because Ritalin actually works! If it didn’t work, sometimes dramatically, it wouldn’t be “over-prescribed.”
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Ritalin can be helpful in the short term in reducing ADHD symptoms but no physician will claim that Ritalin cures ADHD. Stimulants used for ADHD symptoms merely postpone dealing with the root cause of the behavioral and attentional problems.
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Ritalin may cause dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Ritalin . Using Ritalin alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
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Each dose of Ritalin tablets should be taken with a glass full of water (8 ounces of water). In taking Ritalin drug without adequate liquid may cause swelling which will lead to choking.
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M[E]thylphenidate, which is manufactured under the brand name of Ritalin®, is a stimulant. The photo on the left is a true to life size photo of three doses of Ritalin®. They are from the top, 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg tablets. Many generic brands of Ritalin will ... be yellow in the 5 mg tablet dosage and green in the 10 mg, most generic brands will be in the same or close colors to them, but they can vary. There is also an extended-release form in 20 mg.
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The Physician's Desk Reference lists very serious adverse reactions to Ritalin and warnings about its use. These include severe withdrawal and suicide reported in connection with use of the drug. There have ... been reports of Tourette's Syndrome, a permanent and irreversible damaging of the nerve and muscle system that results in uncontrollable muscle tics and barking sounds.
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