What is Methylphenidate?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: MethylphenidateBrand:
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and for symptomatic management of narcolepsy. It may also be used for depression, especially in the elderly or medically ill.
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How do members experience Methylphenidate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder | 1,323 | 319 | |
| Fatigue | 508 | 232 | |
| Narcolepsy | 341 | 27 | |
| Brain fog | 195 | 49 | |
| Problems concentrating | 173 | 104 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased appetite | 46 | |
| Anxious mood | 23 | |
| Dry mouth | 22 | |
| Irritability | 21 | |
| Jittery feeling | 17 | |
| Headaches | 13 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 70 | |
| Moderate | 131 | |
| Mild | 212 | |
| None | 303 |
Member evaluations
dee9ball
evaluated on Jan 10, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for fatigue: Major
- Side effects: None
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arm5629
evaluated on Dec 23, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for problems concentrating: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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arm5629
evaluated on Dec 23, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for problems concentrating: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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