Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
Daytrana TD Warning
Table of Contents
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- >>Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Misuse or abuse of methylphenidate may result in serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems.
Methylphenidate should be given cautiously to emotionally unstable patients, especially if there is a history of alcohol or drug abuse. These patients may be more likely to unnecessarily increase their doses or take this medication too often. Long-term overuse of this medication may lead to reduced drug effect, drug dependence, and abnormal behavior.
If methylphenidate must be stopped, it should be stopped gradually over time. Follow your doctor's instructions on how to gradually lower the dose. In some patients, long-term monitoring may be required after the medication is stopped.
Daytrana TD Side Effects
Mild redness/irritation of the skin under the patch may occur. This will usually improve even if the patch is left on. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If swelling, severe irritation, or red bumps appear on the skin around or under the patch, contact your doctor immediately.
Headache, stomach pain, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, irritability, nervousness, stuffy nose, dry mouth, constipation, or (rarely) drowsiness may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:
- blurred vision
- uncontrolled movements (twitching, shaking)
- uncontrollable outbursts of words or sounds (e.g., Tourette's syndrome)
- unexplained weight loss
- mental/mood/behavior changes (e.g., agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, abnormal thoughts, hallucinations)
Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:
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