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 use this medication too often. Long-term overuse of this medication may lead to drug...
Read moreAsthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address the somewhat puzzling fact that some... Read more »
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I would like to discuss food allergy in adults, and symptoms that one may experience with food allergies. Fortunately, food allergy is... Read more »
The health care professions are all facing an aging and rising tide of baby boomers, and many of these patients are going to be suffering... Read more »
Brand Name: Daytrana Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved Daytrana for the treatment... Read more »
Shire Plc has announced that its Daytrana patch is now available in U.S. pharmacies. Daytrana is a new transdermal patch designed to treat... Read more »
Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stimulant Medications and Heart RisksAll ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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