The principle of "good study medicine" and drug recommendations

Methylphenidate, a drug that is good at studying?

Methylphenidate, which is called a "well-studied drug" on the Internet, is a prescription drug classified as a psychotropic drug, so it is necessary to be familiar with its exact mechanism of action and side effects

Effects of Methylphenidate

The information that methylphenidate improves concentration is partly true and partly incorrect. Methylphenidate has a central nervous system stimulating effect and is used to treat ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The key is to increase neurotransmitters called dopamine and norepinephrine in the body.

The frontal lobe of the brain, which is involved in concentration and moderation, needs a certain amount of dopamine to activate its function, but ADHD patients have symptoms such as lack of concentration due to a lack of dopamine in the frontal lobe. So, while ADHD patients may be able to benefit from this drug, the average person who already has a good balance of dopamine is much more likely to experience side effects and very little benefit from taking this drug.

Side effects of methylphenidate

Since methylphenidate is a stimulant, there are many side effects associated with it. Side effects such as loss of appetite, headaches, sleeplessness, anxiety, nausea, and weight loss are very common. If a healthy student eats before an important exam, he or she may fail to control his physical condition.

Furthermore, serious side effects include hallucinations and forgetfulness, and when people with heart problems take the medicine, it can cause sudden death, stroke, and even myocardial infarction, so it is absolutely forbidden to take it without a doctor's prescription.

Medications that can help with the test

Here are some medicines that can help you get ahead of a big event like SATs.

The first is the Wuhuang Qing Yuan. It is a medicine that can calm the nerves.

The second is Indenol. The drug contains a substance called propranolol, which blocks the sympathetic nervous system and can reduce tension. Originally, it was widely used as a medicine for high blood pressure and arrhythmia, but it is a drug that can be taken at a lower dose before interviews or exams due to its relaxing effect.

Third, those who are nervous and unable to fall asleep on the eve of the exam may be helped by sleep inducers, which are sold as over-the-counter medications in pharmacies. Sleep-inducing drugs are medications that take advantage of the side effect of drowsiness when taking cold medicines, and contain antihistamines such as doxyramine and diphenhydramine. However, you should not consume it on the day of the exam or the day before. Since everyone has a different level of drowsiness, it is recommended that you take a test beforehand and take half the dose at first.

Lastly, if you have a lot of energy during a long exam and you are nervous and can't eat well, glucose candy can be helpful.