- Brand Name: Ritalin
- Chemical Name: Methylphenidate (meth-il-fen-i-date)
- Usage in MS: Fatigue
- Generic Available: Yes
Description
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It is used off-label in MS for fatigue or to improve mental alertness for those with slowed processing, sometimes referred to as “cognitive fog.”
FDA Indication: Attention deficit hyperactive disorder and narcolepsy
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