Methylphenidate Uses
Methylphenidate is used for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Narcolepsy
How Methylphenidate Works
Methylphenidate acts by blocking the dopamine transporter and norepinephrine transporter, leading to increased concentrations of dopamine and norepinephrine within the synaptic cleft.
Common side effects of Methylphenidate
Sweating, Mild Skin Rash, Numbness, Tingling, or Cold Feeling In Your Hands or Feet, Nervous Feeling, Sleep Problems, Stomach Pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Loss of Appetite, Vision Problems, Dizziness, Mild Headache, Weight Loss
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