methylphenidate sustained-action - oral, Metadate CD, Ritalin LA

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GENERIC NAME: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION - ORAL (METH-il-FEN-i-date)

BRAND NAME(S): Metadate CD, Ritalin LA

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WARNING: Misuse or abuse of methylphenidate can result in serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems.

This medication can be habit-forming and should be used cautiously by people who have mental/mood disorders or a history of alcohol/drug abuse. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have abused or been dependent on drugs or alcohol. Do not increase your dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer time or in a different way than prescribed. Doing so may result in a decrease in the effect of this drug, drug dependence, or abnormal thoughts/behavior.

Your doctor may monitor you for a while after the medication is stopped, especially if you have taken this drug for a long time or in high doses. (See also How to Use section.)

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