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Methylphenidate, brand name Ritalin, is an amphetamine-like central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults, as well as narcolepsy. 1 It is a Schedule II controlled substance.
Due to its widespread use as a treatment for ADHD in children a number of studies have been published that have investigated the long-term effects of Ritalin.The overall view remains that its therapeutic benefits outweigh any potential risks to long-term health.he effects of Ritalin on growth appear to be dose-dependent, with doses less than 20mg per day having no growth-suppressing effect. However, growth suppression does represent a common long-term side effect of Ritalin use, and should therefore be considered when making a decision regarding management of ADHD.