Ritalin Methylphenidate Side Effects-
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Ritalin Methylphenidate and other ADHD drugs have recently been found to cause severe side effects such as heart attacks and strokes in young children. If your child has suffered a heart attack or stroke due to Ritalin use, fill out this simple form for a free case review within 1 buisness day.

Ritalin is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It has a "calming" effect on many children who have ADHD, reducing impulsive behavior and the tendency to "act out", and helps them concentrate on schoolwork and other tasks. Adults who have ADHD often find that MPH increases their ability to focus on tasks and organize their lives.

The means by which methylphenidate helps people with ADHD are not well understood. Some researchers have theorized that ADHD is caused by a dopamine imbalance in the brains of those affected. MPH is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor, which means that it increases the level of the dopamine neurotransmitter in the brain by partially blocking the transporters that remove it from the synapses.

In the United States, methylphenidate is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, the designation used for substances that have a recognized medical value but which have a high potential for abuse. Internationally, methylphenidate is a Schedule II drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances[3]. Some people abuse MPH by crushing the tablets and snorting them, the "high" resulting from the higher equivalent dose being absorbed rapidly into the bloodstream. The effect of Ritalin is similar to that of cocaine or amphetamine and such abuse can lead to addiction. When taken orally in prescribed doses, MPH is less addictive and may not produce a "high". After taking the drug or resuming it after going a month or more without it, the effects of dependence will tend to level off after a week, and again, after a month.

Methylphenidate is also used by some students as a stimulant to assist with coursework and examinations. It is also done recreationally in combination with alcohol to counter the downing effects of excessive drinking, allowing the user to stay fairly awake and social while being heavily intoxicated late into the night. Some users prefer to crush and snort the pills nasally for a more intense rush, rather than swallowing them.

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