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ADHD DRUGS: METHYLIN (Dexmethylphenidate)
IMPORTANT WARNING - Methylin® (Methylphenidate HCl)
Dexmethylphenidate (Methylin) can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, take it for a longer time, or take it in a different way than prescribed by your doctor. If you take too much dexmethylphenidate, you may experience unusual changes in your behavior. Tell your doctor if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol, use or have ever used street drugs, or have overused prescription medications.Do not stop taking dexmethylphenidate without talking to your doctor, especially if you have overused the medication. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually and monitor you carefully during this time. You may develop severe depression if you suddenly stop taking dexmethylphenidate after overusing it.
February 9, 2005 -- Alliant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is expanding its voluntary recall of Methylin® (Methylphenidate HCl) Chewable Tablets to include all lots of the product. The nationwide recall now includes all 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg dosage strengths because some tablets may contain too much or too little active ingredient.
The company initially elected to recall one lot of 5 mg product, lot #AMT50402A, from the market on January 14, 2005, because it was determined that some tablets may contain up to three times the required amount of active ingredient. After further investigation, the manufacturer, Mallinckrodt, Inc., of St. Louis, MO, determined that there was potential for other lots to contain superpotent and subpotent tablets. Upon Mallinckrodt's further investigation they found that the potential problem was the result of a manufacturing mixing issue and not due to the medication's active ingredient.
Methylin® (Methylphenidate HCl) Chewable Tablets are a therapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Narcolepsy. The drug is sold in 100-tablet bottles and dispensed to patients in amounts prescribed by a physician.
Dexmethylphenidate is used as part of a treatment program to increase the ability to pay attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age). Dexmethylphenidate is in a class of medications called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.
Methylin Side Effects
Dexmethylphenidate may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Stomach pain, Loss of appetite, Upset stomach, Vomiting, Heartburn, Weight loss, Dry mouth, Throat pain, Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nervousness or jitteriness, Headache
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
Chest pain
Blurred vision
Seizures
Abnormal thinking
Aggressive behavior
Hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
Depression
Motion tics (repeated uncontrollable movements)
Verbal tics (uncontrollable need to repeat of sounds or words)
Rash
Hives
Itching
Purple blotches under the skin
Fever
Blisters
Joint pain
Dexmethylphenidate may slow down children's growth or weight gain. Your child's doctor will watch his or her growth carefully.Talk to your child's doctor if you have concerns about your child's growth or weight gain while he or she is taking this medication. Talk to your child's doctor about the risks of giving dexmethylphenidate to your child.
Dexmethylphenidate may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
