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Ritalin

Ritalin is a brand name for methylphenidate, a psychostimulant drug. Manufactured by Novartis, it is used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder among children and narcolepsy among adults. Ritalin is commonly available in tablet or capsule form.

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Will it harm your baby if you just found out you're 3 weeks pregnant and are currently on Ritalin and were taking birth control pills because you didn't know you were pregnant?

Not too sure about the Ritalin but I do know that there has been no evidence that taking birth control in early pregnancy without knowing that you are pregnant causes any complications although it is not reccommended to take the birth control if pregnancy is suspected hope this helps sorry I couldn't answer your ? completely Good Luck and God Bless!!

See Related LinksSee the Related Link for "All about Ritalin" to the right for the answer though basically it says that no-one knows if it will harm the baby.

Why does Ritalin act like a truth serum?

Because it is infused with astrouloites that cause your body to think its in the body's brain and your in pain. Because of this you're body sets off a chemical reaction and you think its in your best intention to answer truthfully.

Which drug is more likely to cause weight loss Ritalin or Adderall and does any ADHD med causes weight loss more often than those two?

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Both are known for weight loss, neither greater than the other as depending on your brain chemistry each will have different levels of effect on your perceptions of hunger and fullness.

However, these medications should not be used for weight loss only! They are designed only for ADD patients and those who take it who do not have ADD have a good chance of becoming dependant on the meds for alertness after a period. Those with ADD do not experience this same effect.

Also, the weight loss experienced with the stimulants is often rapid and/or dramatic, but within months a tolerance builds and the weight comes back on, as the appetite-suppressant effects come back.

If you do have ADD and are trying to choose which one to take, it shouldn't be made on the basis of weight-loss; they are two different chemicals and what works for one person may have zero effect on another patient. Your doctor will know which one is appropriate.

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Adderall is a combination of amphetamine salts, which is an extremely potent stimulant.

Ritalin (methylphenidate) does contain an amphetamine-like backbone, however it is more complex, and also a weaker stimulant than Adderall... Although very few patients will display a greater degree of weight loss with the use of Ritalin, due to body chemistry, and the sensetivity their body displays to the chemical.

Is the effect of Ritalin on the body greater than the effect of marijuana?

Ritalin has stronger effects yes. Marijuana isn't that bad of a drug other than the risk of lung cancer and obvious effects (feeling fatigue, peranoid, hungry, confused). Neither drug is that bad in moderation.

Do Ritalin and Provigil have the same effect Are there more meds like Provigil?

Ritalin is much more speedy and for some more overbearing and affects mood. Talk with your doctor an read up online. www.adderall.tk is one resource.

Would 330 mg of Ritalin kill you?

not at all you just might feel weird try 1200 that will kill you

Is it safe to take Ritalin and Dayquil togather?

This is a question for your psychiatrist but when I take the recommended dosage of dayquil with my prescribed Ritalin, it's not a problem.

What if a 2 year old took a 10mg Ritalin tablet?

My two year old took it also and started behaving strange. She was at her aunt's house where her cousins took the medication. She found an open bottle . She couldn't control her movements and and wouldn't stop talking. DSr.s said affects could be permanant. Keep her in your prayers and keep your drugs away from children!

How long does Ritalin take to work?

Unlike drugs such as antidepressants where you must wait a while until you get the full effect Ritalin works within an hour (average) since you have taken it, to explain it very simply it is similar to alcohol in that soon after you ingest it you can feel its effects then as it is removed from the body the effects go away.

Can metadate CD get you high?

Yeah it will. You can snort it or take it orally. It will make you very hyperactive and talk a lot. You might turn numb a little.

What is a Ritalin binge?

a binge on riatlin. Ritalin is a CNS stimulant used in the treatment of ADD/ADHD and if abused can cause euphoria similar to cocaine.

What is the frequency and effects of combining Strattera and Ritalin?

For common drug interactions, visit: http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs/1,4109,,00.html There, you can "plug in" different drugs and find out if there are any known interactions. You really need to ask a pharmacist to be sure. Don't gamble with drugs, drug combinations or your health. Call your local drug store. They'll be glad to assist. ~ T

Ritalin vs Adderall xr?

Adderall XR delivers the amphetamines into your system at different times through out the day. for example taking 30mg of XR would give you 15 when you take it and 15 about 4 hours later. Adderall IR (instant release) delivers the entire pill at one time, minutes after taking.

How much methamphetame is in Ritalin?

Ritalin (methylphenidate) and methamphetamine are different chemicals whist they are both stimulants Ritalin will never produce the same effects which meth will, the effect will be similar yet much weaker.

Will snorting Ritalin come up on a drug test?

Snorting Ritalin is not much different to orally taking it in terms of how it will show up if you partake in a drug test testing for it (usually it is not tested for), it would depend on the quantity consumed to what the results of the drug test would be not the way in which is was consumed.

What is the recreational use of Ritalin and its price?

Ritalin (null, null, null, or null) is a null drug that is usually prescribed mainly for ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and is also approved to be prescribed for prevention of narcolepsy (a disorder in which the patient needs help because they experience too much fatigue and/or have the tendency to fall asleep at times they do not intend to.) In some cases Ritalin has been approved to be given to patients who suffer from POTS (Postural null Tachycardia Syndrome, which is a disorder in which patients can suffer a very abnormal increase in heart rate as they make the transition from a lying down face up supine position to an upright position.) Ritalin is also prescribed occasionally as a resistance treatment to lethargy and depression, as well as the "Epidemic of America's Youth," Obesity. It is part of a group of drugs known as "amphetamine analogues," meaning "amphetamine-like."

Now that we know what Ritalin is medicinally used for, we can get into its recreational uses and the street value usually placed on the drug. Ritalin is know by many names in the recreational field; names such as "Kiddie Cocaine", "R-Ball", and "Vitamin R", to name a few. The recreational uses of this drug vary. Some users abuse the drug to get the "energy rush" that it gives them. They describe that after using Ritalin they lose any fatigue or tiredness and become wide awake and full of energy. Although many others have explained this effect as well, they say they take the drug because it is very helpful for concentrating. Ritalin is widely used in the academic arena of colleges because of this concentration boost. Users have described that while on Ritalin they are able to concentrate better and in a way that enables them to understand things easily while learning more as well as give them the effort to apply themselves more. College users acknowledge that they sleep less that is probably needed for proper learning, they also conclude that with after school activities, jobs, and a social life, that they are unable to sleep and rest to the extent needed to be helpful or conducive to being able to learn. These users explain that Ritalin, as well as other drugs of the order, is a drug that allows them to work better, more efficiently, and more successfully. The reasons given for why it does this is that they don't have to worry about fatigue, physical or mental, that would hinder then in being able to perform their gauntlet of daily activities, allowing them to give their foremost effort. Ritalin has basically given them a means to a fountain of infinite energy that helps prevent mental fatigue that could slow them down or not allow them to perform at their highest level. It is commonly accepted by most abusers that it is not bad for them because it is know that Ritalin is predominantly prescribed to young adults and children. Recreational users usually stick to one of the three means of transference into the body; 1.) Injecting (by dissolving the null in water, and then using a syringe to suck up the liquid and inject it into a vein) 2.)Snorting (by breaking apart the capsule/pill and crushing it into a powder, then rolling up a dollar bill or other apparatus that can be used to snort the powder using the users nostril.) 3.)Ingestion (In this case ingestion would only be considered abusing the drug if the user was taking more than recommended dose and/or taking someone null prescribed medication.).

Now comes a few interesting facts about Ritalin that i will share with you before I conclude with the known street value of the different size (mg.) and forms of Ritalin. Contrary to what most believe, Ritalin is not a pure amphetamine but is derived from amphetamine, this is a small difference between Ritalin and its twin sister null drug null due to null being a pure amphetamine. Although Ritalin possesses structural similarities to amphetamine, it pharmacological effects are even more closely related to cocaine. There is another slight difference between the closely related drugs, Ritalin works by causing brain cells to discontinue their intake of null and dopamine (chemicals associated with pleasure, concentration, and motivation) , due to the lack of intake this allows a build up of these chemicals in the space between cells resulting in a buildup of dopamine levels in the synapse. null modifies this process slightly by not only deterring the intake of dopamine and null, but by also contributes to the pumping out of more dopamine. These 2 facts, being that null is known as a straight up amphetamine and that Ritalin is not, as well as, Ritalin only blocking the intake of dopamine to create build up, while null slightly modifies the process by also aiding in the production of more dopamine, has made people pick a favorite of the two drugs. Although on most levels they are basically the same, most prefer null because of it being slightly stronger. Some also prefer null because compared to null it is less likely to carry the side effects of anxiety and agitation, although it has a higher risk of causing insomnia.

Street prices vary for Ritalin based on what part of the world or country your in, as well as the availability of the drug, as well as the knowledge of those selling or buying it. It seems that the preference of null over Ritalin for the reasons mentioned above also makes it more expensive, showing that a drugs popularity and preference also can effect its price.

Ritalin usually costs between $0.20 and $0.50 a mg. (this converts to $2.00 to $5.00 for a Ritalin 10mg with $5.00 being slightly expensive.) Ritalin comes in 5, 10, and 20mg tablets, with null also making a 30mg. These tablets come in IR (immediate release) as well as ER/ XR/ CR (extended or controlled release.) Ritalin Is are said to be better for users who only ingest by swallowing, whereas those who abuse the medication through snorting claim that it doesn't make a difference which is used, stating that some have a time coating you must wash or lick off before crushing, and that this nullifies the extended release. Ritalin also comes in the form of capsules with doses of 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60mg. The capsules are all either suspended or controlled-release. Another once-daily extended-release null capsule is available under the name null. The size range of null is 18, 27, 36, and 54mg. The price of Ritalin in the form of null is a little cheaper with the price range being between $0.13 and $0.18 a mg. (this converts to $2.00 to $5.00 for a null 27mg. with $5.00 being slightly expensive.) The null capsules usually run cheaper because they are harder to crush because of the time release on them.

null is slightly more expensive than Ritalin. null usually costs between $0.30 and $0.60null. (this converts to $3.00 to $6.00 for a null 10mg.) null comes in immediate release tablets, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, 15mg, 20mg, and 30mg. null XR produces extended-release capsules, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg. The capsules can sometimes run $0.03 to $0.05 more per mg due to the easy access to the tiny balls of null inside the capsule that can be crushed easier than the tablets.

Dexedrine is the same drug type as Ritalin and is another drug that is known to produce the same effects as Ritalin. It is a much stronger drug though and usually costs between $0.80 and $1.00pm. ( $4.00 to $5.00 for a Dexedrine 5mg). Dexedrine, or null, comes in instant release strengths of 5mg, 10mg and 15mg, and also has extended release capsules of the same size.