Talk to your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, seizures, circulation problems, a history of mental illness such as depression or bipolar disorder, or a history of substance use problems.
You should not take Ritalin if you are allergic to the medication. The drug can also make symptoms of severe anxiety or agitation even worse. Also talk to your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, seizures, circulation problems, a history of mental illness such as depression or bipolar disorder, or a history of substance use problems. The timing of effects depends on the type of tablet instant, sustained, or long-acting as well as the dosage.
Quick-release versions of the medication typically take 30 to 45 minutes for the effects to begin but vary in how long they last:. Take our 2-minute Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder quiz to see if you may benefit from further diagnosis and treatment. If you miss a dose, do not administer additional doses. Instead, resume your normal dosing schedule the next morning.
Major side effects should be reported to your doctor immediately and can include fast heartbeat, joint pain, rash, fever, black stool, blood in urine, blurred vision, muscle cramps, vocal outbursts, unusual bruising, or flaking of the skin. The data behind the use of methylphenidate in pregnant women is limited.
The drug can also be transferred via breast milk in small amounts. Therefore, talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are nursing before you take Ritalin. An overdose of Ritalin could be fatal, so seek immediate help or call the Poison Help Line at if you overdose. Overdose symptoms can include vomiting, muscle twitches, flushing, dry mouth, fever, seizures, wide pupils, uncontrollable shaking, confusion, agitation, sweating, hallucinating, headaches, toxic psychosis, and loss of consciousness,.
Ritalin can be habit-forming as users may develop a tolerance to the drug over time. Sometimes the drug is abused by students to concentrate for longer periods of time when studying. Make sure that you keep track of the medication and never take more than prescribed. It is illegal to give or sell the medication to others.
Concerta has a long, steady release pattern, while the short-acting Ritalin releases more quickly and the level drops between doses.
This creates more hills and valleys in your blood level. Some people do better with the long release of Concerta while others may need the quicker action of Ritalin.
Other versions of Ritalin may work similarly to the long-acting benefits of Concerta. But Ritalin LA does not last as long as Concerta.
Recall that Concerta can act for up to hours. The Cleveland Clinic estimates that long-acting Ritalin works for six to eight hours. There is a cost difference between the once-daily dosage of Concerta and the several doses per day you take of immediate-release Ritalin.
In general, Ritalin costs more because you need to take it more often. Both medications are available as generic drugs. Generic forms tend to cost less than brand-name versions of the same medications. Generic forms of Ritalin tend to cost less than generic forms of Concerta. The cost to you depends on your health insurance plan.
Your plan likely covers generic forms of both drugs. Also, Concerta and Ritalin are both usually stocked at most pharmacies. Stimulants like Concerta and Ritalin carry the risk of side effects. Both drugs may affect growth in children or cause weight loss. Because they contain the same drug, Concerta and Ritalin share the same side effects. Common side effects can include:. These drugs are not right for everyone. People with some health problems should not take Concerta or Ritalin.
You may also need to avoid the drugs if you take certain medications. Concerta and Ritalin can be abused. Even if you take the drugs as prescribed, they can cause dependence. The risk of dependence is greater in people with a history of substance abuse. If you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, you should discuss your risk of dependence with your doctor before taking Concerta or Ritalin.
Like all stimulants, this medicine may become habit-forming and can be abused by some people. If you take it correctly as instructed by your doctor, abuse or dependence should not be a problem, either now or later in life.
Your doctor will want to check your blood pressure and do blood tests from time to time to prevent unwanted side effects from happening. If you are about to be started on any new medicine, remind your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Ritalin If you suddenly stop taking this medicine, your condition may reappear or you may get unwanted effects such as depression.
To prevent this, your doctor may want to gradually reduce the amount of medicine you take each day before stopping it completely. Be careful driving, operating machinery or doing jobs that require you to be alert while you are taking Ritalin 10 until you know how it affects you.
This medicine may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision in some people. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous. Drinking alcohol is not recommended because it can worsen some of the unwanted effects of this medicine, such as dizziness and drowsiness. Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Ritalin All medicines can have side effects.
Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects. Do not be alarmed by these lists of possible side effects.
You may not experience any of them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have. Tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you notice any of the following:.
A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines. If your doctor tells you to stop taking this medicine or the expiry date has passed, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine you have left over. Ritalin 10 tablets are round white tablets, marked CG on one side and AB with a break-line on the other; packs of tablets. Ritalin 10 tablets contain 10 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride as the active ingredient. They also contain:.
What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Ritalin 10 tablets. If you have any concerns about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Keep this leaflet with the medicine. You may need to read it again. What Ritalin 10 is used for Ritalin 10 tablets have two uses. Ritalin 10 tablets are also used to treat narcolepsy, a sleep-attack disorder. Your doctor may have prescribed it for another purpose. There is not enough information to recommend its use in children under 6 years old.
Before you take Ritalin 10 When you must not take it Do not take Ritalin 10 if you are allergic to methylphenidate the active ingredient or to any of the other ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; rash, itching or hives on the skin. Do not take Ritalin 10 if you are taking a medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor MAOI or have been taking it within the past 14 days. In that case, return it to your pharmacist. Before you start to take it Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives.
Your doctor will want to know if you are prone to allergies. Tell your doctor if you have an intolerance to lactose or gluten. This medicine contains lactose and wheat starch. Tell your doctor if you have any of the following medical conditions: any heart defects e. Taking other medicines Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including medicines that you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines and Ritalin 10 may interfere with each other.
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