I just have to add that I have a 4 1/2yr. old and a 13 yr. old both with ADHD which is like ADD. They both have other disorders as well, my 41/2 has Aspergers Disorder & bipolar and my 13 yr. old is Dyslexic plus color blind. Now My 29 yr. old husband is also bipolar, he takes Lithium though for his bipolar disorder not Ritalin. - Ritalin is only for ADD or ADHD you might want to ask your doctor about taking something else for your bipolar disorder. My son was on Ritalin for ADHD for about 6 yrs. but is now recently taking Concerta cuz, Ritalin is very addictive.