Generic Name: Methylphenidate Chewable Tablets
Drug Class: CNS Stimulants
Warning
This medication has a risk of abuse and misuse. Only use Methylin (methylphenidate chewable tablets) as directed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
Uses of Methylin
Treatment of attention deficit problems with hyperactivity
Treatment of narcolepsy
May be prescribed for other reasons. Consult with your doctor.
What to Tell Your Doctor Before Taking Methylin
Inform your doctor if:
You are allergic to methylphenidate or any other component of Methylin (methylphenidate chewable tablets)
You have glaucoma, agitation, anxiety, or overactive thyroid
You or a family member have blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, heart structure problems or other heart problems, or Tourette’s syndrome or tics
You have ever had a stroke
You have taken certain drugs for depression or Parkinson’s disease in the last 14 days
You are taking linezolid or methylene blue
You have trouble swallowing
This is not a comprehensive list of all drugs or health problems that may interact with Methylin (methylphenidate chewable tablets). Inform your doctor and pharmacist about all medications, supplements, and health conditions you have before taking Methylin.
What to Know While Taking Methylin
While taking Methylin:
Inform all healthcare providers that you are taking Methylin
Avoid driving or performing tasks that require alertness until you know how Methylin affects you
Seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms such as fast, slow, or abnormal heartbeat; weakness on one side of the body; trouble speaking or thinking; change in balance; drooping on one side of the face; change in eyesight; chest pain or pressure; shortness of breath; or severe dizziness or passing out
You may need to undergo heart tests before starting Methylin
Check blood pressure and heart rate as directed by your doctor
Methylin may increase the risk of seizures in some people
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Methylin
Inform your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU)
Serotonin syndrome, a severe and sometimes deadly problem, may occur if you take Methylin with certain other drugs
Methylin may affect growth in children and teens in some cases
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
How to Take Methylin
When taking Methylin:
Take as directed by your doctor
Chew well before swallowing
Take 30 to 45 minutes before meals
Take with a full glass of water
If taking more than once a day, take the last dose before 6 PM
If Methylin stops working well, contact your doctor before increasing the dosage
Avoid consuming caffeine and chocolate while taking Methylin
Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following:
Allergic reaction symptoms such as rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Signs of high blood pressure such as severe headache or dizziness, passing out, or changes in eyesight
Signs of liver problems such as dark urine, fatigue, loss of appetite, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or eyes
Joint pain
Purple patches on the skin or mouth
Seizures
Shakiness
Trouble controlling body movements
Sweating excessively
Restlessness
Change in color of hands or feet from pale to blue or red
Numbness, pain, tingling,
