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Methylphenidate Vs Ritalin

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Dr.     Alexander H. Sheppe MD

[Are you familiar with psychotropic medicines like mmethylphenidate? It's generic to concerta . I take it for dealing with ADD.I had been on methylphenid generic for Ridalyn and am wondering if they aren't the same generic... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Raju A.T MD

how I can get Focalin and/or do you think Ritalin would be a better solution?Since Adderall is clearly not an option and focalin XR is not covered, how do you feel about methylphenidate hydrochloride ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Raju A.T ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Saatiish Jhuntrraa MD

I have been taking methylphenidate for quite a long time and I am having trouble with the short wash out time. My doctor gave me an rx for Methylphenidate ER and it has no stimulant result. In fact ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saatiish Jhuntrraa ( Sexologist)
Dr. Payman Hajiazim MD

I can't get methylphenidate right now which I take for concentration. I have bipolar disorder . I ... a good substitute for methylphenidate until it is available again in a couple of months? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Payman Hajiazim ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar MD

the use of the medication Ritalin ( methylphenidate )? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar ( General & Family Physician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Subhash Ponkiya MD

I am a person that has been diagnosed with ADHD as a child and have been on Methylphenadate-Ritalin pretty much all my life. I am in California and with out any health insurance. Are there any programs ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Subhash Ponkiya ( Homeopath)
Dr. Jonah Kruger MD

methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jonah Kruger ( Pediatrician)
Dr.  Pavan Kumar Gupta MD

A former co-worker of mine is on methylphenidate due to being a shift worker. She had some elevated ... asked me if the Ritalin would harm her liver, which is fine now. (She currently is uninsured). Since I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

on Methylphenidate ER 30mg 2x daily, and methylphenidate 20mg 1x daily and would like to try Wellbutron as an adjunct to hopefully reduce the sexual side-effects of the Methylphenidate. Also is the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Meera Kotecha MD

My 12 yr old daughter has just been diagnosed with ADHD and has been prescribed Ritalin. I m not convinced Ritalin is working but I have noticed that my daughter is more aggressive the week or so before ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Meera Kotecha ( Pediatrician)