Ritalin (methylphenidate) for ADHD

January 1996

We get lots of questions about using Ritalin (methylphenidate) for ADHD...especially since 60 Minutes and 20/20 both covered it.

There's been a HUGE increase in use...mostly children but also adults. Ritalin use has doubled in the last 5 years.

Ritalin helps patients with ADHD concentrate...filter out distractions...and control impulsive behavior.

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Table of Contents

more about using thrombolytics for acute ischemic strokes
Diabetes Bayer is finally launching Precose (acarbose)
Cardiology the recent concerns about calcium blockers decreasing survival
Cardiology new calcium channel blocker for hypertension called Sular (nisoldipine)
Oral Health some people get fewer canker sores when they switch to a toothpaste that doesn't contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
Oral Health Trental (pentoxifylline) for severe cases of recurrent canker sores
Cholesterol one cholesterol test isn't enough to diagnose a patient with hyperlipidemia
approving the antihistamine clemastine (Tavist) for cold symptoms
Hematology & Oncology limit tamoxifen (Nolvadex) use to 5 years
Hematology & Oncology Vesanoid, the first vitamin A derivative that's been approved for treating cancer
Anticoagulants ReoPro (abciximab) to inhibit blood clotting
Ritalin (methylphenidate) for ADHD
Avonex (interferon beta-1a) for multiple sclerosis
using two nicotine patches a day