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Ritalin increases the levels of dopamine in the brain, affecting thought, movement and motivational abilities. In normal people, this causes increased activity, however in people with ADD or ADHD it has a calming effect.

The possible adverse effects of Ritalin are:

Abdominal pain

Hair loss

Appetite loss

Blood pressure changes

Cardiac arrhythmia

Sweating

Dizziness

Drowsiness

Involuntary Movements

Headaches

Hypersensitivity

Nausea

Abnormal Heartbeat

Pupil Dilation

Heightened Heart Rate

Stunted growth

However, most of these effects are uncommon or intermittent, occurring in less than 1% of people using Ritalin.

sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylphenidate#Adverse_effects

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