Tag: ADHD treatments

JAMA Review Questions Use of Ritalin for ā€˜ADHDā€™

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In December, MIA Ā reported on a systematic Cochrane review on the research for the safety and effectiveness of Ritalin (methylphenidate) that found substantial bias...

Poor Evidence and Substantial Bias in Ritalin Studies

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The authors of a large scale well-conducted systematic review of methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin, conclude that there is a lack of quality evidence for the drugā€™s effectiveness. Their research also revealed that Ritalin can cause sleep problems and decreased appetite in children.