Guide Note:Ritalin is a prescription stimulant used to treat Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Fast Facts:
- Generic: Methylphenidate
- Street Names: Kibbles & Bits, Kiddy-Cocaine, Pineapple, R-Ball, Skippy, Smart Drug, Smarties, Vitamin R, West Coast
- Mechanism of Action: Dopamine reuptake inhibitor
- Other Uses: Narcolepsy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression
- Common Side Effects: Arrhythmia, Increased blood pressure, Appetite loss, Blurred vision, Nausea/vomiting, Abdominal pain, Muscle twitches, Insomnia, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache, Nervousness, Euphoria, Fever
- Trivia: Ritalin is a stimulant, but it exerts a calming effect on people with ADHD.
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Ritalin.