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Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Methylphenidate, sold under the brand name Ritalin and Concerta among others, is a stimulant drug used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is a first-line medication for ADHD. It may be taken by mouth or applied to the skin, and different formulations have varying durations of effect.[1] It is also used recreationally as a performance-enhancer and/or as a euphoriant.[5] Common side effects of methylphenidate include: anxi...
have you seen any bad side effects like tics or such? my 6 yr old son is starting this and i am trying to find out what other people's experience has been. this will be his first med for adhd. ## Hello, Soy! How are you and your son? He will most likely experience some side effects, such as nausea, headache, irritability, weight loss and insomnia, as listed by the FDA, they are all fairly common and should go away, as his body gets used to the medication. Can anyone that's taken this chime in?
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