Alternatives to Methylin

Common alternatives to Methylin include lifestyle or behavioral changes, other stimulant ADHD medications, and non-stimulant ADHD medications. Lifestyle changes generally begin with a treatment plan that consists of social, educational, and mental therapy. Other stimulant alternatives to Methylin may include Focalin, Adderall, Desoxyn, or other methylphenidate products. Non-stimulant medications include Strattera and off-label ADHD medications.

 

Alternatives to Methylin: An Overview

Methylin® is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is also used to treat narcolepsy. There are currently two forms of Methylin available:
 
  • Methylin Chewable Tablets® (methylphenidate chewable tablets)
  • Methylin Oral Solution® (methylphenidate oral solution).
     
Methylin is part of a group of ADHD medications called stimulants. The drug is generally effective in treating ADHD symptoms, and most children tolerate it well. However, as with all medicines, side effects can occur, or the medicine may not adequately control ADHD. Fortunately, there are several alternatives to Methylin in these instances.
 
Some of these alternatives include:
 
  • Lifestyle changes, including therapy
  • Other stimulant ADHD medications
  • Non-stimulant ADHD medications.
     
(Click Narcolepsy Treatment for information about alternatives to Methylin when treating narcolepsy.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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