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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Ritalin

my daughter has been taking Ritalin la 20 mg twice a day and now the insurance won t cover it the doctor is suggesting metate cd 20 mg once a day or generic cencerta 20 mg once a day I am unsure how these will work and what the side affects are, before the Ritalin she was on Focalin and had trouble eating and would have withdrawls at the end of her day with the Ritalin she did not experience any of that could you tell me what would be a good option for her to take
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Ritalin contains 'methylphenidate', whichis a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Hence, it is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
You can ask for the brand with composition of 'methylphenidate' in the pharmacy to get the medication.
Kindly take the dose as prescribed by your doctor.
Hope the information provided helps.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Ritalin

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Ritalin contains methylphenidate , whichis a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Hence, it is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. You can ask for the brand with composition of methylphenidate in the pharmacy to get the medication. Kindly take the dose as prescribed by your doctor. Hope the information provided helps. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.