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Ritalin and other brands of methylphenidate are mild central nervous system stimulants used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. With the exception of Ritalin LA, methylphenidate products are also used in adults to treat narcolepsy (an uncontrollable desire to sleep).
