Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate, dem sell under de brand name Ritalin den Concerta, among odas, be a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant dem use insyd de treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) den narcolepsy. Dem fi take am by mouth anaa e fi be applied to de skin, wey na different formulationsget varying durations of effect. For ADHD, de effectiveness of methylphenidate be comparable to atomoxetine but modestly e be lower dan amphetamines, wey dey alleviate de executive functioning deficits of sustained attention, inhibition, working memory, reaction time, den emotional self-regulation.

Common adverse reactions of methylphenidate dey include: euphoria, dilated pupils, tachycardia, palpitations, headache, insomnia, anxiety, hyperhidrosis, weight loss, decreased appetite, dry mouth, nausea, den abdominal pain. Withdrawal symptoms fi include: chills, depression, drowsiness, dysphoria, exhaustion, headache, irritability, lethargy, nightmares, restlessness, suicidal thoughts, den weakness.

Dem dey believe methylphenidate to work by blocking de reuptake of dopamine den norepinephrine by neurons. E be a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of de phenethylamine den piperidine classes. E be available as a generic medication. Insyd 2023, na e be de 50th most commonly medication dem prescribe insyd de United States, plus more dan 13million prescriptions. 

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