The Cochrane Library recently conducted a study that revealed something that many mental health professionals, patients, parents and the public have suspected for some time: methylphenidate (Ritalin, ...

ADHD medication cardiac risks are under scrutiny as diagnoses surge. Here's what the latest research says about stimulants, ...

ADHD medication consumption in Israel has nearly doubled within five years, but alongside the medical benefits, the danger of emotional use and dependency development also rises. In recent weeks, one ...

The presence of dysregulation profile in children with ADHD was associated with higher sleep disturbances following treatment with methylphenidate. Children with ...

A literature search was conducted using the MEDLINE (1950–Present) and PsycINFO (1806–Present) databases to identify head-to-head studies of long-acting MPH formulations. The final search was ...

Many people believe that taking the stimulant methylphenidate (Ritalin and other brand names) before testing can hike test scores as well as improve overall attention span, whether they have ADHD or ...

Dexamphetamine and methylphenidate were equally effective in treating the core features of ADHD in children, but participants ...

Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a stimulant medication for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. Ritalin can cause side effects and has the potential for misuse and addiction. Researchers are ...

Adults in New Jersey prescribed Adderall and other stimulant medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder no longer need to see a doctor in-person every three months. A bill signed into ...

Methylphenidate is a generic oral tablet that’s prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It’s available as the brand-name drug Ritalin. The cost of ...