Daytrana (Methylphenidate Transdermal) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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Daytrana Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Daytrana)?

Apply a patch as soon as you remember, and do not wear the patch for longer than 9 hours. You may need to shorten the wearing time to less than 9 hours if you apply a patch later than usual. Methylphenidate can cause sleep problems if you are still wearing the patch late in the day (such as during evening hours). Do not apply two patches at the same time to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Daytrana)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Remove the patch right away and clean the skin area with soap and water. An overdose of methylphenidate can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include vomiting, agitation, tremors, muscle twitching, seizure (convusions), confusion, hallucinations, sweating, fast or pounding heartbeat, blurred vision, dry mouth and nose, and fainting.

What should I avoid while using methylphenidate transdermal (Daytrana)?

Methylphenidate can cause side effects that may impair your vision or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Do not apply a methylphenidate transdermal patch late in the day. A patch applied too late in the day can cause sleep problems (insomnia).

What other drugs will affect methylphenidate transdermal (Daytrana)?

Before using methylphenidate transdermal, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

blood pressure medications;
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
clonidine (Catapres);
seizure medicine such as phenytoin (Dilantin), phenobarbital (Luminal), primidone (Mysoline); or
antidepressants such as clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), paroxetine (Paxil), and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with methylphenidate transdermal. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about methylphenidate transdermal.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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