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Methylin ER

Methylin ER

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Brands

Ritalin • Adaphen • Concerta • Methyphenidate • Metadate CD • Metadate 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 adults
Condition
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
Condition
Narcolepsy
Condition
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Condition

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Is methylin ER the same as ritalin (methylphenidate)?

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Does it matter which flu vaccine a child with ADHD (takes methylin ER daily) receives? Shot or mist?

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What are the side effects of taking 20mg ritalin sr and 20mg wellbutrin (bupropion) ER together?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Ritalin LA makes me depressed. Ritalin IR makes my anxiety worse. Adderall ER and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) make me depressed. Can't take Strattera. Wht cn i tk 4 Adhd?

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A 27-year old female asked:

I have idiopathic hypersomnia that has been resistant to all treatment (stimulants- IR/ER Ritalin & Adderall, Nuvigil & Provigil, Wellbutrin, caffeine, diet/exercise etc.Anyone have positive experience with flumazenil, sodium oxybate, or pitolisant?

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What are the differences between methylphenidate and methylin?

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

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A 43-year old asked:

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

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A 35-year old asked:

Is methylin as strong a medication as ritalin`?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is ritalin (methylphenidate) more effective than methylin?

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A 38-year old asked:

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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A 32-year old asked:

How much weight can you lose on methylin?

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A 18-year old asked:

What is ritalin (methylphenidate)?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Who can prescribe ritalin?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Is ritalin (methylphenidate) addictive?

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How can you undo ritalin's side effects?

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Will piracetam affect ritalin's effectiveness?

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Can ritalin (methylphenidate) cause gastritis?

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Can ritalin (methylphenidate) affect breathing?

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How do you inject 5mg ritalin (methylphenidate)?

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Is there any alternatives to concerta and Ritalin?

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How does ritalin (methylphenidate) work for anxiety?

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Can ritalin (methylphenidate) cause cardiomyopathy ?

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I overdosed on Concerta and Ritalin (methylphenidate)?

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Does ritalin (methylphenidate) show up on a drug test?

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What are the side effects of ritalin (methylphenidate)?

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Could ritalin (methylphenidate) cause a kind of euphoria?

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What does taking ritalin (methylphenidate) do to the fetus?

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Can ritalin (methylphenidate) improve my short-term memory?

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