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In clinical studies, weight loss was a commonly reported side effect of Methylin. This eMedTV segment discusses Methylin and weight loss in more detail and explains how the medication is also occasionally used as a short-term weight loss treatment.
Most children start with a Methylin dosage of 5 mg, taken twice a day. This section of the eMedTV library also offers dosage recommendations for adults and provides tips, precautions, and general guidelines for people taking the medication.
Drugs that may potentially cause Methylin interactions include pressors, warfarin, and MAOIs. This eMedTV resource lists other medicines that may cause negative interactions when taking with Methylin and describes the possible effects.
Hallucinations, confusion, and seizures are possible signs of a Methylin overdose. This eMedTV Web page lists other potential overdose symptoms and describes the different treatment options that are available for people who take too much Methylin.
Dizziness, insomnia, and nausea are among the most common side effects seen with Methylin. This eMedTV page also lists rare Methylin side effects, problems that may require medical attention, and other common side effects of the drug.
Methylin is primarily used for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. This page on the eMedTV site discusses specific Methylin uses in detail, explains how it can be used in children as young as six, and lists possible off-label uses for the drug.
Methylin Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV article lists Methylin warnings and precautions, including conditions you should tell your doctor about and people who should not take the drug. For example, people who have used an MAOI within the past two weeks should not take it.
Methylin: A Controlled Substance
Methylin, a controlled substance, can be habit-forming and easily abused. As this page of the eMedTV site explains, because Methylin and other Class 2 controlled substances have the potential for abuse, there are special rules for prescribing them.
Methylphenidate Extended Release
Methylphenidate extended release is a drug that is used to treat ADHD or narcolepsy. This eMedTV article outlines the differences between the methylphenidate extended release products and also lists some potential side effects that may occur.
Precautions and Warnings With Atomoxetine
Atomoxetine can cause psychotic symptoms like delusions or hallucinations in some people. This eMedTV page covers other precautions and warnings with atomoxetine, such as the safety of taking the drug while pregnant and people who shouldn't take it.
Relationships and ADHD can be a tricky combination; research shows aggressive behavior in children with ADHD may play a major role in peer rejection. This eMedTV article offers tips for handling relationships and ADHD.
Ritalin is a prescription medicine that can be used for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. This eMedTV page briefly covers the uses and effects of the drug and provides a link to more information. Retalin is a common misspelling of Ritalin.
Ritalin is a medicine that can be used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD. This part of the eMedTV archives further explores how the medication works, describes its effects, and lists possible side effects. Retilin is a common misspelling of Ritalin.
Ritalin is a medication that is often used for the treatment of narcolepsy and ADHD. This eMedTV page discusses the benefits of taking the drug and offers details on its effects and possible side effects. Riddalin is a common misspelling of Ritalin.
Ritalin, a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, is only available by prescription. This eMedTV page offers a brief overview of the drug, including effects, various strengths, and possible side effects. Riddlen is a common misspelling of Ritalin.
Ritalin is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of narcolepsy and ADHD. This eMedTV page briefly explores the drug, including specific uses, possible side effects, and dosing information. Riddlin is a common misspelling of Ritalin.
Ritalin, a prescription drug, is licensed to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of the drug and offers dosage information and a list of possible side effects. Ritalen is a common misspelling of Ritalin.
Ritalin is a medication that has been approved for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. This page of the eMedTV Web site describes in detail how the drug works and offers information on dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Because the medicine is a stimulant and can be habit-forming, it is possible to misuse Ritalin. This eMedTV resource lists common reasons for Ritalin abuse, discusses the possible consequences, and explains where to get help for addiction and abuse.
You should not mix Ritalin and alcohol until you know how the medicine affects you. This eMedTV page explains how alcohol may intensify the effects of the stimulant and discusses the risks of combining alcohol with a drug you have never tried before.
While the binding of dopamine to D2 receptors can help treat ADHD, it can also lead to abuse of the drug. This eMedTV page describes the link between Ritalin and D2 receptors, and explains how the drug's effects on the brain can lead to drug abuse.
Side effects may occur with Ritalin, and depression is a problem that has been reported in clinical studies. This eMedTV page discusses the likelihood of developing depression as a side effect and explains how Ritalin can be used to treat depression.
Hair loss is a rare side effect of Ritalin. But, as this eMedTV page explains, since the problem is reported rarely with Ritalin, and hair loss is common in the general population, it's difficult to say if it's caused by Ritalin or by other factors.
It's generally not recommended that pregnant women take Ritalin. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses the research conducted on Ritalin and pregnant women, and explains how the FDA's pregnancy category system works.
Weight loss is one of the side effects often seen with Ritalin. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses Ritalin and weight loss in more detail and explains how the drug can occasionally be used in an off-label fashion for weight loss.
For the treatment of ADHD, most children start with a Ritalin dosage of 5 mg, taken twice a day. This eMedTV resource also includes dosing guidelines for the treatment of narcolepsy and offers information on when and how to take the medication.
Ritalin has different effects on the body, depending on the condition being treated. This eMedTV article describes these Ritalin effects based on the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy, lists potential side effects, and discusses effects at high doses.
Ritalin is used to treat ADHD in children, but doctors can prescribe Ritalin for adults as an off-label use. This eMedTV segment defines "off-label" uses and explains how the drug is typically used in adults for the treatment of narcolepsy.
When drugs such as pressors or MAOIs are taken with Ritalin, interactions may occur. This eMedTV page lists other medicines that may cause drug interactions with Ritalin, describes the potential effects, and explains how your doctor may prevent them.
Ritalin LA is a prescription medicine that is used to treat ADHD in children. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes how the medication works and further explores its effects, possible side effects, and general dosing information.