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What Is Your Opinion About Specific Applications And If There Were Any Serious Side Effects Of Ritalin?
I attended a lecture byDr. Jon Jonides of Michigan who discussed memory and acuity in the brains of older people. I am 78, and have trouble with names and immediate recall of recent activity. Dr. Jonides mentioned Ritalin as a mental enhancer, but I did not have the opportunity to discuss specific applications and if there were any serious side effects. Do you have any information concerning the application of this drug in senior citizens. I am having a lot of trouble remembering names of people I have not seen in a while and it is really creating problems. Thanks, Al Jarrell
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
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Ritalin contains methylphenidate and it is useful in ADHD. It is a stimulant and try to improve concentration by controlling hyperactivity. In adult cases, memory issues are due to age related atrophy of brain and dementia. In these issues, there is no role of ritalin. You should try mementine or donapezil by neurologist consultation.
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Ritalin contains methylphenidate and it is useful in ADHD. It is a stimulant and try to improve concentration by controlling hyperactivity. In adult cases, memory issues are due to age related atrophy of brain and dementia. In these issues, there is no role of ritalin. You should try mementine or donapezil by neurologist consultation.
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