Rideline

Were you looking for information about Ritalin? Rideline is a common misspelling of Ritalin.
 
Ritalin® (methylphenidate hydrochloride) is a medication licensed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. It is also approved for treating narcolepsy. It is not entirely clear how this drug works, but it appears to affect certain chemicals in the brain. Ritalin comes in tablet form and is available by prescription only. Before your healthcare provider prescribes Ritalin, make sure he or she is aware of all other existing medical conditions you have.
 
(Click Ritalin to learn more about Ritalin and its uses, effects, potential side effects, and dosing information. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on Ritalin.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD