Metadate cd (methylphenidate hydrochloride) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Metadate cd (methylphenidate hydrochloride)
Switched from this to generic ritalin because of ins copay and switched back despite $50 copay because it worked so well whereas generic was useless after 30 days. Metadate cd 30 mg 2x a day took an hour to kick in but was great. Not to be confused with metadate er tablet which did not work.
METADATE CD (METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE): This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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