What are the Side Effects of Higher Doses of Ritalin?
Doses of more than 20g of Ritalin in children can cause side effects including: • Nervousness • Palpitations • Shakiness • Headaches Teenagers and adults report the same symptoms but also add a feeling of euphoria when they take higher doses. This of course makes the drug eligible for abuse. In typical doses Ritalin does not produce tolerance, addiction, or withdrawal. However, for those who abuse Ritalin these processes can occur.
