Ritalin (methylphenidate) to children with epilepsy
September 1997
Physicians will worry a little bit less when they have to give Ritalin (methylphenidate) to children with epilepsy.
The latest evidence suggests that if the child's seizures are well-controlled, Ritalin doesn't increase the risk.
Physicians used to try to avoid giving Ritalin to kids with epilepsy...fearing it might increase seizure activity.
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