Ritalin Generics Fail to Work Sometimes (Correct)

Stanford University researchers have discovered why some people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may do well on their medicine for a while but struggle down the road.

Researchers tested how generic Ritalin and other versions of the drug known as methylphenidate dissolve and found some dissipated much more quickly or slowly than they should have, according to a study, the final version of which is set to be published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

The timing of when a drug dissolves is key to it working. Someone with ADHD may feel like ...