Review the side-effects of Methylphenidate as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, skin rash, loss of appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, palpitations, fever, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising.
Heart - Chest pain, abnormal heart rhythm, palpitations, high/low blood pressure and increased or decreased pulse rate.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain and nausea.
Hypersensitivity reactions - Skin inflammation, hives, fever and joint pain.
Metabolic - Weight loss during prolonged therapy.
Central Nervous System - Movement disorder, headache and depression.
Blood - Decrease in white blood cells and anemia.
Skin - Hair loss.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, skin rash, loss of appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, palpitations, fever, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising.
Heart - Chest pain, abnormal heart rhythm, palpitations, high/low blood pressure and increased or decreased pulse rate.
Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain and nausea.
Hypersensitivity reactions - Skin inflammation, hives, fever and joint pain.
Metabolic - Weight loss during prolonged therapy.
Central Nervous System - Movement disorder, headache and depression.
Blood - Decrease in white blood cells and anemia.
Skin - Hair loss.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate(Daytrana) generic is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for attention deficit disorder (ADD) and daytime sleep (narcolepsy). It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.Trade Names for Methylphenidate
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