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Methylphenidate, brand name Ritalin, is an amphetamine-like central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults, as well as narcolepsy. 1 It is a Schedule II controlled substance.
Ritalin is also prescribed to children and adults who suffer from narcolepsy, which is sudden episodes of dozing off, because it stimulates the brain much like amphetamines. Consequently, when Ritalin is abused by children or adults, sleep disturbance is a common long-term effect, according to DrugLib.com.italin is a branded pharmaceutical that was brought to market by the company, Novartis. The active component in Ritalin is methylphenidate, which is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders, as well as narcolepsy, as cited by Drugs.com.