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Concerta, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, Methylin ER, Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Ritalin-SR, |Methylin ER

Methylin ER

Generic Name: methylphenidate (meth il FEN i date)
Brand Names: Concerta, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, Methylin ER, Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Ritalin-SR

What is methylphenidate?

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy.

Methylphenidate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about methylphenidate?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking methylphenidate?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to methylphenidate or if you have:

• glaucoma;

• a personal or family history of tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette"s syndrome; or

• severe anxiety, tension, or agitation (methylphenidate can make these symptoms worse).

Before using methylphenidate, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• a congenital heart defect;

• high blood pressure;

• heart failure, heart rhythm disorder, or recent heart attack;

• a personal or family history of mental illness, psychotic disorder, bipolar illness, depression, or suicide attempt;

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or

• a history of drug or alcohol addiction.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use methylphenidate, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Long-term use of methylphenidate can slow a child"s growth. Tell your doctor if the child using this medication is not growing or gaining weight properly.

How should I take methylphenidate?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

The chewable tablet form of methylphenidate must be chewed before you swallow it.

You may open the extended-release capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce to make swallowing easier. Swallow this mixture right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use. Discard the empty capsule.

To prevent sleep problems, take this medication early in the day, no later than 6:00 pm.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a methylphenidate overdose may include vomiting, agitation, tremors, muscle twitching, seizure (convusions), confusion, hallucinations, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, blurred vision, dry mouth and nose, and fainting.

What should I avoid while taking methylphenidate?

Methylphenidate side effects

Stop taking methylphenidate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;

• feeling light-headed, fainting;

• increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);

• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;

• aggression, restlessness, hallucinations, unusual behavior, or motor tics (muscle twitches); or

• easy bruising, purple spots on your skin.

Continue taking methylphenidate and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• vision problems;

• mild skin rash;

• dizziness;

• nervous feeling, sleep problems (insomnia);

• nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite; or

• weight loss.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect methylphenidate?

Before taking methylphenidate, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• blood pressure medications;

• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

• clonidine (Catapres);

• seizure medicine such as phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital (Luminal), primidone (Mysoline); or

• antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), amoxapine (Ascendin), citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Sinequan),fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), paroxetine (Paxil), protriptyline (Vivactil), sertraline (Zoloft), or trimipramine (Surmontil).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use methylphenidate, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect methylphenidate. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about methylphenidate written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Methylphenidate is available with a prescription under many brand names such as Ritalin, Methylin, Methylin ER, Metadate ER, Metadate CD, and Concerta. Generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Ritalin 5 mg--round, yellow tablets

• Ritalin 10 mg--round, pale-green, scored tablets

• Ritalin 20 mg--round, pale-yellow, scored tablets

• Ritalin SR 20 mg--round, white, coated tablets

• Ritalin LA 20 mg-white capsules

• Ritalin LA 30 mg-yellow capsules

• Ritalin LA 40 mg-light brown capsules

• Methylin 5 mg-round, white, tablets

• Methylin 10 mg-round, white, scored tablets

• Methylin 20 mg-round, white, scored tablets

• Methylin ER 10 mg-round, white tablets

• Methylin ER 20 mg-round, white tablets

• Metadate ER 10 mg-oval, white, tablets

• Metadate ER 20 mg-round, white, tablets

• Metadate CD 20 mg-blue and white capsules

• Concerta 18 mg-yellow tablets

• Concerta 36 mg-white tablets

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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