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• Ritalin is a prescription stimulant used to treat ADD and ADHD. Methylphenidate stimulates the central nervous system causing a reduction of impulsive behavior and enabling concentration. Due to the stimulating properties Ritalin has become a drug of abuse by people that do not have prescriptions. Increasing controversy over the safety of Ritalin in long term use has also been raised.

• Fast Facts:

  1. Generic: Methylphenidate
  2. Street Names: Kibbles & Bits, Kiddy-Cocaine, Pineapple, R-Ball, Skippy, Smart Drug, Smarties, Vitamin R, West Coast
  3. Mechanism of Action: Dopamine reuptake inhibitor
  4. Other Uses: Narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression
  5. Common Side Effects: Arrhythmia, increased blood pressure, appetite loss, blurred vision, nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, muscle twitches, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nervousness, euphoria, fever
  6. Trivia: Ritalin is a stimulant, but it exerts a calming effect on people with ADHD
  7. Can also cause addiction

  Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Ritalin.

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