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The most common side effects of methylphenidate are listed below. These side effects may vary depending on your age and the product you are taking. Tell your health care provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

Methylphenidate is commonly used to treat the following conditions.

Tell your health care provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them know if methylphenidate is right for you. In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following. Substance Use Disorder. Tell your health care provider if you have ever misused alcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs. Methylphenidate has a risk of being misused. Mental Health Problems. Tell your health care provider if you or anyone in your family has had mental health problems, including psychosis, bipolar disorder, mania, depression, or suicide. Methylphenidate may worsen certain mental health conditions. Heart Problems. People who have serious heart disease or heart defects may be at risk of sudden death if they take methylphenidate. Tell your health care provider if you have any heart problems, including heart disease, heart defects, cardiomyopathy, or an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Also tell your health care provider if anyone in your family has heart problems. Other Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your health care provider if you have or have had any of the following.

Some forms of methylphenidate should be taken before breakfast or 30 to 45 minutes before a meal. Other forms of methylphenidate can be taken with or without food, but some may need to be taken the same way each time. Ask your pharmacist or other health care provider how to take the methylphenidate form you are prescribed. You should not drink alcohol while taking some methylphenidate products because it may cause a faster release of your methylphenidate dose. This can cause higher levels of methylphenidate in your blood and increase the risk of side effects. With some methylphenidate products, it is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect methylphenidate, but the risk of dizziness or other side effects may be increased. Talk with your health care provider before drinking alcohol while you are taking methylphenidate.

While less common, the most serious side effects of methylphenidate are described below, along with what to do if they happen. Severe Allergic Reactions. Methylphenidate may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop taking methylphenidate and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

If you miss a dose, ask your health care provider what to do. The advice may vary based on the specific methylphenidate product you are taking. Do not take double or extra doses.

Methylphenidate should be stored at room temperature, between 68 F and 77 F (20 C and 25 C). It can be exposed to temperatures between 59 F and 86 F (15 C and 30 C) for shorter periods of time, such as when you’re transporting it. Store it in a cool, dry, and safe place, such as a locked cabinet. Protect it from light and moisture. If you are taking methylphenidate orally disintegrating tablets, do not remove the tablet from the blister pack until you are ready to take it. Throw away any expired, unwanted, or unused methylphenidate by following the instructions that come with your product. Ask your pharmacist or other health care provider if you are not sure how to throw away the medicine safely.

If you or someone else has used too much methylphenidate, get medical help right away, call 911, or contact a Poison Control center at 800-222-1222.

Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any of the following before taking methylphenidate.

Do not take methylphenidate unless it has been prescribed to you by a health care provider. Take it as prescribed. Do not share methylphenidate with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them. Keep methylphenidate out of the reach of children. Methylphenidate is a controlled substance because it can be misused or lead to dependence. Store methylphenidate in a safe place to protect it from theft. It is illegal to sell or give away this medicine. There are multiple forms of methylphenidate available. They may be used to treat different conditions and are taken in different ways. Read and follow the instructions for the product you have and make sure you understand how to prepare, take, and throw it away properly. If you have any questions, talk to your health care provider. Some methylphenidate capsules and tablets should not be chewed, cut, or crushed. After taking some methylphenidate tablets, you may notice a tablet shell in your poop. This is normal and does not mean the medicine did not work. The medicine is released in the body while the outer shell may stay intact. Talk with your health care provider if you have any questions. If you cannot swallow methylphenidate capsules, some capsules may be opened and sprinkled on a small amount of applesauce. Ask your pharmacist or other health care provider whether you can do this with your methylphenidate product and how to mix and swallow the mixture properly. If you are taking methylphenidate liquid, use an accurate measuring device to measure your dose. A household spoon is not an accurate measuring device and may cause you to take the wrong dose. Also, some forms of methylphenidate liquid must be shaken well before drawing up each dose. Ask your pharmacist what measuring device to use and whether your liquid must be shaken. Keep all appointments, including for bloodwork and heart checkups, before and during treatment with methylphenidate. This will help your health care provider make sure it is safe for you to use methylphenidate.

Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not take methylphenidate.

Methylphenidate belongs to a group of medicines called stimulants. It may work by increasing levels of natural brain chemicals, such as norepinephrine and dopamine. These chemicals play a role in attention, alertness, and wakefulness.