Methylin (Cont.)

When and How to Take Methylin

General considerations for when and how to take Methylin include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in two forms: chewable tablets or an oral solution (liquid). It is usually taken by mouth two or three times daily.
     
  • In most cases, the last dose should be taken before 6 p.m. (taking it later could cause difficulty sleeping).
     
  • Methylin Chewable Tablets should always be taken with a full glass of water (at least 8 ounces) after chewing them in order to prevent choking.
     
  • You can take the medication with or without food.
     
  • For the medicine to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Methylin will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Dosing Information

The dose of Methylin your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • Other narcolepsy or ADHD medications you have tried
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you are currently taking.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Methylin Dosage for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Methylin

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Methylin. However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the drug quite well. If side effects do occur, they are often minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
The most common side effects include:
 
(Click Methylin Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report to your healthcare provider.)
 
You can also read about other possible side effects by going to the following eMedTV articles:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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