Question 1

what otc's would test positive for methylin and hydrocodone?

Accepted Answer

False positives?: Some are Vicks inhaler, ranitidine, benadryl, (diphenhydramine) poppy seeds & oil.

Question 2

is methylin as strong a medication as ritalin`?

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Just a Brand name: Methylin & Ritalin are brand names for methylphenidate.  Each company picks names apt to appeal to patients and doctors and easy to remember.  Different brands  may have different release patterns, but it is the same medicattion.  Other brand names for mph are concerta, metadate, & focalin (dexmethylphenidate).  There's also Daytrana patch.  Newest is quillivant xr, a liquid long-acting form of mph.

Question 3

is ritalin (methylphenidate) more effective than methylin?

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Same drug: These are two brand names of the same drug.They will give equal results if you use the same dose & form.

Question 4

what are the differences between methylphenidate and methylin?

Accepted Answer

Both are names: For the medicine methylphenidate.

Question 5

im taking methylin and i can't focus on my homework at night.  is it ok to take some more when i get home?

Accepted Answer

To dream or not to d: Methylin is a stimulant as well as a drug which improves concentration. The later in the day you take methylin, or similar drugs, the longer it will take you to fall asleep. If you have developed tolerance to the insomnia effects of methylin, very likely this drug has lost some of its usefulness. A drug holiday of at least 5 days may restore your responsiveness to this medication.

Question 6

is methylin er the same as ritalin (methylphenidate)?

Accepted Answer

Methylin: Yes, both are methylphenidates.

Question 7

how much weight can you lose on methylin?

Accepted Answer

Methylin: That depends on the dose, how long u have been on the medication, and your lifestyle.

Question 8

why does methylin affect children differently from the way if affects adults?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't!: But it sure looks different!  in children, it appears to.

Question 9

who can prescribe ritalin?

Accepted Answer

Those with authority: In the USA where this site is based any licensed physician with the additional active permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration can prescribe Ritalin. I suspect the regulations in your country would be similar. Such drugs are monitored more closely than others since they are often diverted by criminals.

Question 10

is ritalin (methylphenidate) addictive?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance: There is potential for tolerance. A major issue is that Ritalin (methylphenidate) can be abused (with potential for addiction).

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Im taking methylin and i can't focus on my homework at night. is it ok to take some more when i get home?

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