[blparent] What is Retalin

[MR. Chikodinaka Oguledo]

hello dos the medison ritalin cam you down? i ust to take it. Not any
morei metchoreed in to a man i  hope my daughter! Adanna! Dos not take
it any more or any time soon.

On 3/30/12, Susan Hammon <stardreams.cs at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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.
>> Ads
>>
>>
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