Ritalin Good Or Bad Effects
- Ritalin LA Oral Precautions and Side Effects
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- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
Warning
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...
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Ritalin Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Warning Misuse or abuse of methylphenidate may result in serious (possibly... Read more »
Ritalin SR Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Warning Misuse or abuse of methylphenidate may... Read more »
Ritalin
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Ritalin (Methylphenidate) belongs to the group of medicines called central stimulants. It is used to treat children with attention deficit... Read more »
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