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Brands

Ritalin • Adaphen • Concerta • Methyphenidate • Metadate ER • Methylin ER

Generic Drug

Methylphenidate

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Alopecia
Nausea
Nervousness
Headache
Dizziness
Irritability
Drowsiness
Fever
Visual difficulties
Hair loss
Emotional instability
Heart palpitations
Motor tics
Dyskinesia
Excessive sweating
Loss of appetite
Rash
Unintentional weight loss
Angina
Change in vision
Reduced appetite
Emotional problems

Serious

Hypersensitivity
Drug problems
Aggressive behavior
Hallucinations
Illegal drug abuse
Loss of temper

Treats

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
Condition
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
Condition
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Condition

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