Ritalin: effectiveness, side effects, alternatives in the real world

Number of reports submitted per year:

How effective is Ritalin?

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - reported by 1,370 people
• Narcolepsy - reported by 90 people
• Depression - reported by 56 people

Alternative drugs to the conditions Ritalin treats:

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Narcolepsy
• Depression

Ritalin side effects by duration, gender and age:

• Ritalin side effects (26,188 reports)

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Compare Ritalin with similar drugs, by side effects and effectiveness:

• Ritalin vs. Adderall
• Ritalin vs. Adderall 10
• Ritalin vs. Adderall 15
• Ritalin vs. Adderall 20
• Ritalin vs. Adderall 30
• Ritalin vs. Adderall 5
• Ritalin vs. Adderall xr 10
• Ritalin vs. Adderall xr 15
• Ritalin vs. Adderall xr 20
• Ritalin vs. Adderall xr 25
• Ritalin vs. Adderall xr 30
• Ritalin vs. Adderall xr 5
• Ritalin vs. Amphetamine salt combo
• Ritalin vs. Atomoxetine
• Ritalin vs. Clonidine
• Ritalin vs. Daytrana
• Ritalin vs. Dexedrine
• Ritalin vs. Dextroamphetamine sulfate
• Ritalin vs. Focalin
• Ritalin vs. Focalin xr
• Ritalin vs. Guanfacine hydrochloride
• Ritalin vs. Intuniv
• Ritalin vs. Strattera
• Ritalin vs. Vyvanse
• Ritalin vs. Wellbutrin

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Related publications that referenced our studies

• Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
• Yektas ?, Samurcu ND, Tufan AE, "Loss of Eyebrows (Madarosis) After Use of Long-Acting Methylphenidate: Case Report", Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2017 Aug .
• Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
• Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .
• Adak, I., & Coskun, M. , "Symptomatic cholelithiasis associated with combined use of methylphenidate and fluoxetine in an otherwise healthy adolescent girl", Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
• Coskun, M., & Adak, I. , "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
• Yalcin O, Aslan AA, Sari BA, Turkbay T, "Possible methylphenidate related hoarseness and disturbances of voice quality: two pediatric cases", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2012 Sep .
• Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .
• Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
• Yektas ?, Samurcu ND, Tufan AE, "Loss of Eyebrows (Madarosis) After Use of Long-Acting Methylphenidate: Case Report", Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2017 Aug .
• Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
• Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .
• Adak, I., & Coskun, M. , "Symptomatic cholelithiasis associated with combined use of methylphenidate and fluoxetine in an otherwise healthy adolescent girl", Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
• Coskun, M., & Adak, I. , "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
• Yalcin O, Aslan AA, Sari BA, Turkbay T, "Possible methylphenidate related hoarseness and disturbances of voice quality: two pediatric cases", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2012 Sep .
• Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .

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