Methylphenidate For ADD & ADHD In Children & Adults

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Methylphenidate For ADD & ADHD In Children & Adults

Treatment for ADD or attention deficit disorder and ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adults using a drug called methylphenidate. Methylphenidate was first derived from methamphetamine, but is distinctly different in composition.

Methylphenidate has proven successful in treating attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in both children and adults when prescribed in controlled amounts by a doctor.

Children or adults with ADD or ADHD have a difficult time concentrating or staying focused, causing the ability to learn, memorize or remember things difficult if not impossible.

Benefits For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Improved concentration in those with ADD & ADHD
  • Raised alertness
  • Reduced hyperactivity in those with ADHD hyperactivity
  • Calming effect negating hyperactivity
  • Increased energy levels
  • Increased self esteem
  • Reduced mania
  • increased cognitive abilities
  • Increased motivation


Some of the trade names of Methylphenidate used to treat ADD and ADHD include Concerta, Ritalin & Concerta, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methalyn and Methalin ER.

The benefits of Methylphenidate for attention deficit disorder or ADD and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD in children and adults are only present when taken in the right dosages prescribed under a doctors supervision.

Effects Without The Hyperactive Symptoms

Children as well as adults with attention deficit disorder or ADD without the ADHD hyperactivity symptoms can also benefit from the effects of methylphenidate, Concerta, Ritalin, Metadate, Methalyn and other physchostimulant drugs or dopamine reuptake inhibitors.

Those with ADD or attention deficit disorder without the hyperactivity symptoms also have a difficult time paying attention and staying focused but children and adults with attention deficit only are not hyperactive and do not have a difficult time staying calm.

*NOTE* Overdosing on methylphenidate, meth, methamphetamine or any psychostimulant medications can cause serious health problems, including death.