Metadate er (methylphenidate hydrochloride) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Metadate er (methylphenidate hydrochloride)
Worked well initially although sometimes seemed unable to focus. Worked better than Concerta which was tried initially-maxed out at 76 mg. Eventually though the Metadate did not seem to control symptoms as spaciness and sleepiness returned even though was on 60 mg. Tried Adderall for a week and was very moody and anxious. Switched to Strattera now and am very, very tired. Taking it at bedtime. So far Metadate the best at least initially.
METADATE ER (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. This medication is also used to treat a certain sleep disorder (narcolepsy). (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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