Ritalin: uses, side effects, precaution
Ritalin medicine is prescribed by doctors for various disorders or conditions like attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and sleep disorder. Ritalin works in the brain and nerves. It leads to calmness in mind, control on itself, and focus. Ritalin should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.
Ritalin mg variants:
Ritalin is available in 2 different mg, Ritalin 10mg and Ritalin 20mg. The use case of these mg is different according to the level of condition of patients and its price varies according to Mg.
Side effects of Ritalin:
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Ritalin: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
signs of heart problems - chest pain, trouble breathing, feeling like you might pass out;
signs of psychosis - hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real), new behavior problems, aggression, hostility, paranoia;
signs of circulation problems - numbness, pain, cold feeling, unexplained wounds, or skin color changes (pale, red, or blue appearance) in your fingers or toes; or
penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer.

Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Methylphenidate can affect growth in children. Your child's height and weight may need to be checked often. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate.

Common Ritalin side effects may include:
sweating, increased blood pressure;
mood changes, anxiety, feeling nervous or irritable, trouble sleeping;
fast heart rate, pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
loss of appetite, weight loss.
dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion; or
headache, dizziness.
Precaution
Before taking Ritalin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to dexmethylphenidate; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure, blood circulation problems (such as Raynaud's disease), glaucoma, heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, heart failure, previous heart attack, problems with heart structure), family history of heart problems (such as sudden cardiac death, irregular heartbeat), mental/mood conditions (especially anxiety, tension, agitation), personal/family history of mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis, suicidal thoughts), personal/family history of uncontrolled muscle movements (motor tics, Tourette's syndrome), overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), seizure disorder.