[blparent] What is Retalin

[Susan Hammon]

Nikki, research DMAE.  It was used to treat children with ADD/ADHD type
behaviors before ritalin came out.  I have used it for my son and saw great
benefits, although he doesn't always choose to take it now.  At 15yo, I
certainly give him that choice, and says that he takes it when he knows
he'll be in a position where he HAS to focus (lectures) or in situations
where he knows his body will get jittery or with people he knows are more
effective by his normal behavior.  This may  be an option for your son,
along with whatever else you choose to do that will help him.

http://www.ehow.com/way_5329968_dmae-dosage-children-adhd.html


On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 12:59 PM, Veronica Smith <madison_tewe at spinn.net>wrote:

> What is Ritalin?
> Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects
> chemicals
> in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse
> control.
> Ritalin is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention
> deficit hyperactivity
> disorder (ADHD). Ritalin is also used in the treatment of a sleep disorder
> called
> narcolepsy (an uncontrollable desire to sleep). When given for attention
> deficit
> disorders, Ritalin should be an integral part of a total treatment program
> that may
> include counseling or other therapies.
> Ritalin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
> Important information about Ritalin
> Do not use Ritalin if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone
> (Furoxone),
> isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect),
> selegiline (Eldepryl,
> Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious,
> life-threatening
> side effects can occur if you use Ritalin before the MAO inhibitor has
> cleared from
> your body. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Ritalin or if
> you have
> glaucoma, overactive thyroid, severe high blood pressure, tics or
> Tourette's
> syndrome,
> angina, heart failure, heart rhythm disorder, recent heart attack, a
> hereditary condition
> such as fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, or
> sucrase-isomaltase
> deficiency, or severe anxiety, tension, or agitation.
> Ritalin may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was
> prescribed
> for. Never share Ritalin with another person, especially someone with a
> history of
> drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot
> get to
> it.
> Before taking Ritalin
> Do not take Ritalin if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone
> (Furoxone),
> isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect),
> selegiline (Eldepryl,
> Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious,
> life-threatening
> side effects can occur if you use Ritalin before the MAO inhibitor has
> cleared from
> your body.
> Do not use Ritalin if you are allergic to methylphenidate or if you have:
> glaucoma;
> overactive thyroid;
> severe high blood pressure;
> angina (chest pain), heart failure, heart rhythm disorder, or recent heart
> attack;
> a personal or family history of tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette's
> syndrome;
> severe anxiety, tension, or agitation (methylphenidate can make these
> symptoms worse);
> or
> a hereditary condition such as fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose
> malabsorption,
> or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency.
> Some stimulants have caused sudden death in children and adolescents with
> serious
> heart problems or congenital heart defects. Tell your doctor if you have a
> congenital
> heart defect.
> If you have any of these other conditions, your doctor may need to adjust
> the dose
> of Ritalin or order special tests:
> a congenital heart defect;
> a personal or family history of mental illness, psychotic disorder, bipolar
> illness,
> depression, or suicide attempt;
> epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or
> a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
> FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Ritalin will harm an
> unborn baby.
> Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using
> this
> medication. It is not known whether methylphenidate passes into breast milk
> or if
> it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Ritalin without telling your
> doctor
> if you
> are breast-feeding a baby.
> See also:
> Ritalin pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings
>  (in more detail)
> ** Long-term use of Ritalin can slow a child's growth. Tell your doctor if
> the child
> using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.
> Do not give Ritalin to a child younger than 6 years old without the advice
> of a doctor.
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