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What is artige medication?

What is artige medication?

Methylphenidate hydrochloride is a central nervous system stimulant. Artige tablets have two uses. They are used to treat: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); and. narcolepsy, a sleep-attack disorder.

What is methylphenidate 10 mg used for?

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.

How do you dissolve Ritalin?

Swallow extended-release methylphenidate tablets or capsules whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, divide or crush or attempt to dissolve in water. Methylphenidate may impair your judgment or reaction skills and make driving or operating machinery difficult.

What happens if you take too much methylphenidate?

Acute toxicity due to methylphenidate overdose results in symptoms similar to those of acute amphetamine intoxication. Reports of psychiatric symptoms that have occurred include euphoria, delirium, confusion, toxic psychosis, and hallucinations.

What does Ritalin LA stand for?

Ritalin LA. ® (methylphenidate hydrochloride) extended-release capsules is an extended-release. formulation of methylphenidate with a bi-modal release profile.

What side effects does Ritalin have?

What side effects can this medication cause?

  • nervousness.
  • irritability.
  • difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
  • dizziness.
  • nausea.
  • vomiting.
  • loss of appetite.
  • weight loss.

Is it OK to skip doses of methylphenidate?

Do not stop taking methylphenidate 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 methylphenidate after overusing it.

How does methylphenidate make you feel?

As stimulant drugs, methylphenidate and the methylphenidate-based drugs can make you feel very ‘up’, awake, excited, alert and energised, but they can also make you feel agitated and aggressive. They may also stop you from feeling hungry.

Does Ritalin make you feel good?

When you first start taking Ritalin, you might experience improved mood, and almost a sense of euphoria. This can translate to everyday physical activities being easier to accomplish. In the long term, Ritalin can cause musculoskeletal complications when misused or taken in too large of doses.

What does Ritalin do if you don’t have ADHD?

New research has explored the potential side effects of the stimulant drug Ritalin on those without ADHD showed changes in brain chemistry associated with risk-taking behavior, sleep disruption and other undesirable effects.

How much methylphenidate can you take in a day?

Adults—Administer 2 or 3 times a day and take 30 to 45 minutes before meals. The average dose is 20 to 30 milligrams (mg) per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 60 mg per day.