Question 1

are adderal xl and metadate cd safe drugs to take for adhd?

Accepted Answer

Side effects. : They are safe but they can also be dangerous due to side effects. Talk to your doctor about side effects.

Question 2

i smoked weed then took metadate, and i'm still high after 4 days. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Need Evaluation: There are several possibilities, so the best recommendation i can give would be for you to get evaluated in an urgent care or er setting. It would be unusual for a single episode of maijuana or metadate use to cause this. I would be concerned that something may have been mixed with the weed.

Question 3

is it ok to smoke weed while i'm on metadate?

Accepted Answer

No: Weed will undo the therapeutic effects of the metadate.

Question 4

what is the effectiveness of metadate?

Accepted Answer

Pretty high: Metadate is just one of several forms of methylphenidate designed to be used once-daily with 6-8 hours of effect.  Studies show that 65% of children with well-diagnosed adhd responded positively to methylphenidate with low or no side effects.

Question 5

how long will metadate stay in your body?

Accepted Answer

Metadate is : Made to last about 12 hours in your body. It is taken once each morning to help people focus for one day. But  why do you ask? People are differnt and for some it may last longer or shorter. It would be best for you to find a psaychiatrist locally to answer these questions in more detail.

Question 6

how long does 30mg of metadate stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

Duration of metadate: Metadate is a form of methylphenidate as is ritalin.  Its duration of action is approximately 8 hours.  30% of the beads in the capsule release quickly and 70% release in about 4 hours so its effect is not as smooth as other forms of methylphenidate, like Ritalin la or concerta.  Each day you take metadate is a new day since it does not accumulate in the body..

Question 7

is metadate a safe drug for a child age 7 years, and what duration is it used?

Accepted Answer

Yes as directed: Metadate is a stimulant medication in the methypenidate  (ritalin) family. Indicated as  treatment for adhd. This diagnosis is made after careful evaluation and information from teachers etc. Start with low dose and increased to maximum effective response with close observation. If no significant side effects can be quite safe and effective

Question 8

is it safe to take slimquick with metadate?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Suggest that you have your med professional check your BP and pulse.
Watch also for changes psychiatrically.

Question 9

will metadate show up on a home urine drug test?

Accepted Answer

Probably: If the test includes stimulants, that's what metadate is--a form of methylphenidate (ritalin).  If you're taking it by prescription, that should be an expected result and factored in with whatever proram one is on.

Question 10

will metadate show up positive as on a drug screening?

Accepted Answer

No: Metadate is not a drug that typically shows up on most tox screens.  However, obtaining levels in the blood is possible if specifically tested for.

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