2006-10-04 04:42:46 · 12 answers · asked by roman w 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Ritalin is a preparation containing only dextro-methylphenidate, rather than the usual racemic dextro- and laevo-methylphenidate mixture of other formulations. Methylphenidate (MPH) is an amphetamine-like prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adults. It is also one of the primary drugs used to treat symptoms of traumatic brain injury and the daytime drowsiness symptoms of narcolepsy and chronic fatigue syndrome.
2006-10-04 04:52:16 · answer #1 · answered by justinmars311 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a mild stimulant to the central nervous system (brain and nerves).
2006-10-04 11:47:43 · answer #2 · answered by wynbug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a dexamphetamine that works by speeding up the processes in the brain, thus canceling out hyperactivity. It works by speeding up the brain, thus forcing it to slow itself down. It is mainly used in kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and can be a successful drug if used properly.
2006-10-04 11:46:12 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's medication given mostly to children who are diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. It's like a downer
2006-10-04 11:51:47 · answer #4 · answered by skhoury28nails 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a drug they give to kids with ADD[Attention Defictite Disorder] or ADHD[Attention Deficite Hyperactive Disorder]
2006-10-04 11:51:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is one of those anti-hyper drugs they used to give kids like candy.
2006-10-04 11:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's for adhd or kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
2006-10-04 12:14:33 · answer #7 · answered by zsarrone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is for hyper kids with adhd.
2006-10-04 11:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by StarrLee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too many peoples' answer to bad/lazy parenting...
2006-10-04 11:47:09 · answer #9 · answered by j9 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a drug to make ppl not as hyper
2006-10-04 11:44:58 · answer #10 · answered by Syd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋