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In addition to having no demonstrated unique therapeutic benefit over other ADHD drugs such as methylphenidate (Ritalin), pemoline is known to have caused at least 21 cases of liver failure, including 13 resulting in liver transplantation or death.https://www.citizen.org/wp-content/uploads/public_citizen_shared_link.jpg1200628