Ritalin

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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- @JillesDOTCOM Tsja als je van Ritalin rustig wordt dan is er wel een kans dat het helpt. Moet je wel van de koffie af, 2-3 koppen per dag.
- @freekdeman ik heb een tablet Ritalin geprobeerd bij wijze van experiment. Conclusie: Ritalin maakt je hoofd stil! Je moet niets meer!
- @JillesDOTCOM Dude, kan ik wat Ritalin bietsen dan? Ik heb harde deadlines die ik moet halen!
- @theanonwonder Stop kiddin middle men need ritalin, hit me with the full tin of gin, and I'm a kid again...
- @ictzorgen wat weegt zo'n ritalin pil dan? Zeker toch wel gauw 1kg om het als zwaar te bestempelen :D
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