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Is there a herbal alternative to Ritalin?

Dr Chandra M Gulhati
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi

Q: Is there a herbal replacement or substitute for Ritalin? What are the drugs available to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

A:There is no herbal alternative to methylphenidate (Ritalin). Other medicines used in ADHD are Dexedrine, Adderall and Strattera.