Metadate ER Drug Info

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Metadate ER, a prescription medicine, is used for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works, lists possible side effects to be aware of, and describes the effects of the medication.

Metadate ER is used for treating narcolepsy in adults and ADHD in children. This article from the eMedTV library discusses these Metadate ER uses in more detail and includes information on possible off-label uses for the medication.

Nausea, insomnia, and dizziness are some of the more common Metadate ER side effects. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes other common side effects and also lists potentially serious problems and rare side effects seen with the drug.

Your Metadate ER dosage is based on your previous immediate-release methylphenidate dose. As this eMedTV page explains, if you were taking methylphenidate 10 mg twice a day, you'd switch to 20 mg of Metadate ER, taken just once a day.

Warfarin, MAOIs, and pressors may cause drug interactions with Metadate ER. Interactions, as this eMedTV page explains, can lead to increased drug levels in your blood or cause side effects, like high blood pressure or increased heart rate.

This eMedTV article provides Metadate ER warnings and precautions, describes side effects to look out for, and lists certain people who should not take the drug. For example, Metadate ER can make symptoms of certain psychotic disorders worse.

Now that the patent for the brand-name drug has expired, generic Metadate ER is available. As this segment of the eMedTV library explains, the drug is made by several manufacturers and is considered equivalent to the brand-name version.

Avoid mixing Metadate ER and alcohol until you know how the medicine will affect you. As this eMedTV segment explains, alcohol may intensify the effects of the drug, and people who abuse alcohol may be more likely to abuse Metadate ER as well.