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    • Ritalin LA Patient Information Including Side Effects

    Brand Names: Adhansia XR, Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, Methylin ER, Methylphenidate Hydrochloride CD, Methylphenidate Hydrochloride LA, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Relexxii, Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Ritalin-SR

    Generic Name: methylphenidate (oral)

    What is methylphenidate?

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

    Methylphenidate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

    What are the possible side effects of methylphenidate?

    Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

    Call your doctor at once if you have:

    • signs of heart problems--chest pain, trouble breathing, feeling like you might pass out;
    • signs of psychosis--hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real), new behavior problems, aggression, hostility, paranoia;
    • signs of circulation problems--numbness, pain, cold feeling, unexplained wounds, or skin color changes (pale, red, or blue appearance) in your fingers or toes; or
    • penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer (rare).

    Methylphenidate can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate.

    Common side effects may include:

    • excessive sweating;
    • mood changes, feeling nervous or irritable, sleep problems (insomnia);
    • fast heart rate, pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest, increased blood pressure;
    • loss of appetite, weight loss;
    • dry mouth, nausea, stomach pain; or
    • headache.

    This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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

    Methylphenidate may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death.

    Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or a heart defect.

    You may have blood circulation problems that can cause numbness, pain, or discoloration in your fingers or toes.

    Methylphenidate may cause new or worsening psychosis (unusual thoughts or behavior), especially if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or bipolar disorder.

    Call your doctor right away if you have: signs of heart problems--chest pain, feeling light-headed or short of breath; signs of psychosis--paranoia, aggression, new behavior problems, seeing or hearing things that are not real; signs of circulation problems--unexplained wounds on your fingers or toes.

    Ritalin LA Patient Information including How Should I Take

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

    Do not use methylphenidate if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.

    You may not be able to use methylphenidate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

    • glaucoma;
    • a personal or family history of tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette's syndrome; or
    • severe anxiety, tension, or agitation (stimulant medicine can make these symptoms worse).

    Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in certain people. Tell your doctor if you have:

    Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has ever had:

    • depression, mental illness, bipolar disorder, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts or actions;
    • motor tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette's syndrome;
    • blood circulation problems in the hands or feet;
    • seizures or epilepsy;
    • problems with the esophagus, stomach, or intestines;
    • an abnormal brain wave test (EEG); or
    • drug or alcohol addiction.

    Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

    Not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old.

    How should I take methylphenidate?

    Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

    Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using only the medicine your doctor prescribes.

    Methylphenidate may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Never share this medicine with another person. Keep the medicine where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.

    To prevent sleep problems, take this medicine in the morning.

    Follow the directions on your medicine label about taking methylphenidate with or without food.

    Swallow the extended-release capsule or tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.

    If you cannot swallow a capsule whole, open it and mix the medicine with pudding or applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing.

    The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.

    Measure liquid medicine with the supplied syringe or a dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

    Allow the orally disintegrating tablet to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.

    Tell your doctor if you have a planned surgery.

    Your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine.

    Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

    Keep your medicine in a place where no one can use it improperly.

    Ritalin LA Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

    What happens if I miss a dose?

    Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is later than 6:00 p.m. Do not use two doses at one time.

    What happens if I overdose?

    Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of methylphenidate could be fatal.

    What should I avoid while taking methylphenidate?

    Avoid drinking alcohol.

    Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

    What other drugs will affect methylphenidate?

    Other drugs may affect methylphenidate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

    Where can I get more information?

    Your pharmacist can provide more information about methylphenidate.

    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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