Combining methylphenidate and clonidine: a clinically sound medication option J Am
cloNIDine methylphenidate Applies to: Catapres (clonidine) and Ritalin
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Ritalin, a trade-name drug, also has been effective Ritalin is the brand name formulation of methylphenidate that is most associated with the medication treatment of ADHD
It’s best to take the drug 45 minutes before eating to make sure your body fully absorbs it
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5 percent of US children in the 3-17 age group have a diagnosis of ADHD
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ADHD was previously known as attention-deficit disorder
They are thought to increase focus and attention by increasing the amount of certain chemicals in the brain, such as norepinephrine and dopamine
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Two of the most popular are Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Adderall (amphetamine)
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Children 6 years of age and older—At first, 5 mg 2 times a day, taken before breakfast and lunch
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Drug Therapy, Combination Humans Methylphenidate / adverse effects* Methylphenidate improves symptoms of ADHD but carries with it a risk of dependence and side effects such as insomnia are common
Although they both treat ADHD The safety of using methylphenidate in combination with clonidine or other centrally acting alpha-2 agonists has not been systematically evaluated