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Ritalin LA (methylphenidate hydrochloride) is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy. It is a central nervous system stimulant. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include headache, stomach pain, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, irritability, nervousness, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation or (rarely) drowsiness.
The recommended starting dose of Ritalin LA is 20 mg once daily. Dosage may be adjusted in weekly 10 mg increments to a maximum of 60 mg/day taken once daily in the morning, depending on tolerability and effectiveness. Ritalin LA may interact with MAO inhibitors, blood thinners, clonidine, dobutamine, epinephrine, isoproterenol, phenylbutazonie, cold/allergy medicine containing phenylephrine, potassium citrate, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid (Vitamin C), potassium citrate, sodium citrate, medications to treat high or low blood pressure, stimulants, diet pills, seizure medicine, or antidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. Ritalin LA should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Do not stop taking Ritalin LA suddenly or you may have withdrawal symptoms.
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Ritalin LA Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Ritalin LA® (methylphenidate hydrochloride) extended-release capsules is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The efficacy of Ritalin LA (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules) in the treatment of ADHD was established in one controlled trial of children aged 6 to 12 who met DSM-IV criteria for ADHD (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY).
A diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD; DSM-IV) implies the presence of hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment and were present before ag...
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Ritalin LA Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking methylphenidate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
- feeling like you might pass out;
- fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
- aggression, restlessness, hallucinations, unusual behavior, or motor tics (muscle twitches);
- easy brui...
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Ritalin LA Consumer Information: Uses
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational and social measures. When this medication is used to treat ADHD, patients may find they have increased attention, decreased impulsiveness, and decreased hyperactivity (see also Notes section). This medication is a mild stimulant that works by affecting the levels of chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the nervous system.
This medication should not be used to treat simple fatigue symptoms.
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