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Methylphenidate Hcl

Generic of Aptensio Xr, Relexxii, Ritalin, Metadate Cd, Concerta, Methylin, Ritalin La

What is Methylphenidate Hcl used for?

This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. This medication is also used to treat a certain sleep disorder (narcolepsy).

CHEMICAL NAME

Methylphenidate Hcl (METH-il-FEN-i-date)

DRUG TYPE

Attention Disorders

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Methylphenidate Hcl Frequently Asked Questions

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking methylphenidate and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually 2 or 3 times a day. This medication is best taken 30 to 45 minutes before a meal. However, if you have stomach upset, you may take this medication with or after a meal or snack. Taking this medication late in the day may cause trouble sleeping (insomnia).

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Your doctor may direct you to gradually increase or decrease your dose. Also, if you have used it for a long time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without consulting your doctor.

If you suddenly stop using this medication, you may have withdrawal symptoms (such as depression, suicidal thoughts, or other mental/mood changes). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used methylphenidate for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have withdrawal.

When used for a long time, this medication may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.

Though it helps many people, this medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse.

Methylphenidate Hcl Dosage and Form Information

Tablet

Solution Oral

Tablet Chewable

Methylphenidate Hcl Alternatives

Brand Name Examples

Generic Examples

Methylphenidate Hcl Cd

Capsule Er Biphasic 30-70, 10 Mg , 30 Capsule Er Biphasic 30-70s

Prices starting at

$ 90.60

Methylphenidate La

Capsule Er Biphasic 50-50, 20 Mg , 30 Capsule Er Biphasic 50-50s

Prices starting at

$ 140.67

Methylphenidate Er

Tablet Er 24 Hr, 18 Mg , 30 Tablet Er 24 Hrs

Other forms:

Tablet ER

Methylphenidate Er 10 Mg Tablet ER

Methylphenidate Er 20 Mg Tablet ER

Capsule ER Biphasic 30-70

Methylphenidate Er 10 Mg Capsule ER Biphasic 30-70

Methylphenidate Er 20 Mg Capsule ER Biphasic 30-70

Methylphenidate Er 30 Mg Capsule ER Biphasic 30-70

Methylphenidate Er 40 Mg Capsule ER Biphasic 30-70

Methylphenidate Er 50 Mg Capsule ER Biphasic 30-70

Methylphenidate Er 60 Mg Capsule ER Biphasic 30-70

Capsule ER Sprinkle Biphasic 40-60

Methylphenidate Er 10 Mg Capsule ER Sprinkle Biphasic 40-60

Methylphenidate Er 15 Mg Capsule ER Sprinkle Biphasic 40-60

Methylphenidate Er 20 Mg Capsule ER Sprinkle Biphasic 40-60

Methylphenidate Er 30 Mg Capsule ER Sprinkle Biphasic 40-60

Methylphenidate Er 40 Mg Capsule ER Sprinkle Biphasic 40-60

Methylphenidate Er 50 Mg Capsule ER Sprinkle Biphasic 40-60

Methylphenidate Er 60 Mg Capsule ER Sprinkle Biphasic 40-60

Tablet ER 24 Hr

Methylphenidate Er 18 Mg Tablet ER 24 Hr

Methylphenidate Er 27 Mg Tablet ER 24 Hr

Methylphenidate Er 36 Mg Tablet ER 24 Hr

Methylphenidate Er 45 Mg Tablet ER 24 Hr

Methylphenidate Er 54 Mg Tablet ER 24 Hr

Methylphenidate Er 63 Mg Tablet ER 24 Hr

Methylphenidate Er 72 Mg Tablet ER 24 Hr

Capsule ER Biphasic 50-50

Methylphenidate Er 10 Mg Capsule ER Biphasic 50-50

Methylphenidate Er 20 Mg Capsule ER Biphasic 50-50

Methylphenidate Er 30 Mg Capsule ER Biphasic 50-50

Methylphenidate Er 40 Mg Capsule ER Biphasic 50-50

Methylphenidate Er 60 Mg Capsule ER Biphasic 50-50

Prices starting at

$ 72.86