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What is methylphenidate?

Medikinet, Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy. Medikinet.

Methylphenidate side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to methylphenidate: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• signs of heart problems – chest pain, trouble breathing, feeling like you might pass out.
• signs of psychosis – hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real), new behavior problems, aggression, hostility, paranoia.
• signs of circulation problems – numbness, pain, cold feeling, unexplained wounds, or skin color changes (pale, red, or blue appearance) in your fingers or toes; or
• penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer.

Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Methylphenidate can affect growth in children. Your child’s height and weight may need to be checked often. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate.

Common methylphenidate side effects may include:

• sweating, increased blood pressure.
• mood changes, anxiety, feeling nervous or irritable, trouble sleeping.
• fast heart rate, pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest.
• loss of appetite, weight loss.
• dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion; or
• headache, dizziness.

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