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Can I have some information on this drug? ## I am prescribed methylphenidate/10mg, Carisoprodol/350mg and Diazepma/10 mg. Will this keep me from getting a job since they are legitimate prescriptions? ## Methylphenidate is most commonly used to treat ADHD, shift work sleep disorder, narcolepsy. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, insomnia, and anorexia. Not, they should not interfere with you getting a job, Avita, but if they test, you should make sure they are aware of what you are taking, to avoid any problems. They may also require proof that they have been prescribed for you. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was taking 20mg actavis mfg and now the pharmacy has switched to KVK mfg 20mg and I couldn’t...

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pink tablet 585 ## Check your imprint again. Is there a letter or a sign or another number on it as well? ## An oval pink tablet with just the numbers 585 on it is manufactured by Sun Pharma Global and they list it as containing 40mgs of Rosuvastatin, which is used to help lower cholesterol. NDC code: 47335-0585 The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Is there anything I can help with? ## Is this a reliable generic? I've had huge problems with other generic methylphenidate brands for my narcolepsy. ## I’ve been having bad luck finding a quality generic for methylphenidate, & am curious to know if you found a new one that works for you.

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I WOULD LIKE SIDE EFFECTS FOR RITALIN/GENERIC METHYLPHENID ## Is it common for this medication to make me so drowsy that I just want to sleep when taking it? ## Methylphenidate is a stimulant, used most commonly to treat ADHD and Narcolepsy. That said, Mikey, NO, it should actually cause the complete opposite, one of its most common side effects is INSOMNIA. Have you tried speaking to your doctor about this? Other side effects can include: nausea, irritability and weight loss. You can read more on it here:

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My 5 year old son was givin methylin 5 mg it worked for about a month then stopped, we upped it to the 10mg extended release, he developed anger issues so we decided to go back down the the 5 mg the new script we were givin wasnt methylin 5 mg it's methylphenid 5 mg. my questions is, is that the same thing? ## Hi. I have the same question. Did anyone give you an answer back in 2009 for the difference btw. these 2 drugs? Thanks. ## Yes, they are the same. The active ingredient is Methylphenidate, which is also what generics are called, and Methylin is a brand name of Methylphenidate. This medication is commonly used to treat ADHD, and the FDA warns that it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, mood changes, and weight loss. Ref: Methylphenidate In...

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Is this the generic for Ritalin LA 30 mg? This is what the pharmacy filled, but I thought it should be Methylphenidate LA 30 ## It is the same medication, the LA, and the E both stand for the same thing, which denotes it as being a long acting, or delayed release medication. You might see other abbreviations, as well, including XR, ER, CR, SR, but they all mean the same thing. Personally, I think it would be better if they had one standard abbreviation to designate a medication as being time released, but at this time, they do not. The FDA warns that Methylphenidate carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, nervousness, and anorexia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Why is the price of methylphenidate so expensive now? My doctor informed me that it is dirt cheap, and is generic. I was diagnosed with ADD, and was informed it was a cheap drug since I could not afford health insurance. My memory and attention is poor. I am willing to try the drug in generic form. ## I take 10 mg methylphenidate three times daily for narcolepsy. I have no health insurance, but I have been paying $6 for ninety pills at the local Wal-Mart. Today I went to have it renewed and got hit with a $55 bill. I am a senior on fixed income. I would imagine that it is either caused by the increased demand due to upturn in ADHD diagnoses, or some effect of the wonderful new Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. His Grace strikes again? ## And I am taking the generic...forgot to tell yo...

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I am in college and I have ADD. At the start of the spring semester my Dr. prescribed me the generic form of Ritalin "methylphenid." When I went to go get my last prescription filled they gave me "methylphenidate." Are there any difference between the 2? If so what? ## They are the same, both generic for Ritalin. The pharmacy just left off the last 3 letters of the name. ## Hello Bobjotoby, How odd, I don't think I have ever seen a pharmacy cut off just the last 3 letters of a drug but I was unable to find anything on a drug named methylphenid so I would assume that BL is correct in saying that is likely what has happened. For peace of mind you always have the option to call the pharmacy and confirm if this is the case. Let us know what you find.

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My pharmacy recently switched brands for my Methylphenidate 10mg and I swear I could be swallowing placebo. This medication does not work. I’m looking to see if anyone else has had this problem? ## Under the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984, generics are allowed to differ from the name brand by as much as plus, or minus 20% of the active ingredient, the FDA considers that to be an acceptable therapeutic window. In most cases, the difference are minuscule and no one notices, but some people are sensitive to medications and can run into other problems. Another reason for a problem could be too broad of a difference, since in reality that is a 40% window for difference. For example, the one you were taking previous might have been high in the amount of the active ingredient, say it was actua...

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I take 20 mg of methylphenidate twice a day I have two kinds of pills I believe from two different manufacturers one is yellow withSZ 790 and the other is pink with R/33. I want to be sure they are the same medication (Ritalin) because I may have mixed them with another medication. I take (seldom, but keep with me as I travel) clonazepam .05 mg-generic for Klonopin) that is the same color. Can anyone advise or should I take them to the Pharmacy to confirm? ## Hello, TW! How are you? I'm happy to help you with this mix up. The tablet with the SZ 790 on it contains 20mgs of Methylphenidate/Ritalin. Learn more Ritalin details here.* And the tablet with R 33 on it contains 0.5mgs of Clonazepam/Klonopin. Learn more Klonopin details here.* Is there anything else I can help with? *Both of ...

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Why would I get 2 different pills when I have the same prescription and same manufacturer on the bottles from the same Pharmacy? The amount of time between scripts was 2 months. ## This is a generic medication, so it is manufactured by different companies, this is allowed by the FDA in order to create market competition to help keep prices down. My best guess is that your pharmacy ran out of their usual one and had to use some from a different manufacturer to fully fill your latest prescription, or they switched, and neglected to note the change on the label. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, and anorexia. What are the markings on them? If you can post back with this infor...

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round lightblue-ish/white:MD-1side 530-other side. scored ## Based on your description, I located the pill to be a 10 mg Methylphenidate HCL tablet. Methylphenidate is the most commonly prescribed psychostimulant and is indicated in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and narcolepsy. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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My doctor wants me to take Methylphenidate and only wants me to take brand name Ritalin. Will the pharmacy fill the prescription early due to the change of going from generic to brand? ## In most cases they will not, if there has not also been a dosage change.Why does your doctor want you to only take the name brand? Have you had some issue with the generics? The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, insomnia, and weight loss. ## Yes.....as if you did not know! Anyone who has been on Ritalin/methylphenidate more than a week is well aware the FDA says it is highly addictive, blah,blah blah..we know!., but our quality and quantity of life is zero without it....like a diabetic wit...

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The 3 Manufacturers are Mallinkrodt/Methylin, Sandoz and Watson Pharmaceuticals. On this day, December 3,2011 I learned that if a generic drug is back ordered in lots of different Pharmacies our HMO's will pay for the drug that is prescribed. All who are prescribed Methylphenidate 20 mg. are being turned away by CVS, RiteAid, including the pharmacies in some Giant food stores . If you are prescribed both forms of this drug do not let the Pharmacist fill one part of your prescriptions and if both are on 1 prescription sheet never trust anyone to complete the refill. They'll fill the one they have and as far as the other part, you lose! ## Finally my pharmacy failure has been explained. I went to my CVS Pharmacy and Talked with the manager about the crisis of this back order defen...

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MD 530 ## Just to confirm, I located the pill in description to be a 10 mg Methylphenidate hydrochloride tablet. Methylphenidate is the most commonly prescribed psychostimulant and is indicated in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and narcolepsy. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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I am losing it trying to find a pharmacy other than CVS that carries the Sandoz brand of 20mg Methylphenidate hcl. I have tried most independent pharmacies and none of the major chains seem to have them. I called Walmart, Walgreens, Costco, Neighborcare, Riteaid, Safeway Pharmacy, SuperFresh Pharmacy, a bunch of small independents as well as a few epic pharmacies. The only reason I dont go to CVS is because They have to order it, I have been out for 3 days now, and there cash price is higher than anyone in town. I take three 20mg hcl tabs a day. Plus, my mother is one of the pharmacy techs at my neighborhood pharmacy and has been in recovery for 12 years and would go crazy if she new I was being prescribed generic ritalin. Although I have never had a substance abuse problem, and she kno...

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I have just been given Methylin as a generic for Ritalin. I have taken other generic forms of Ritalin. All others have been called Methylphenidate and have all responded as anticipated. Methylin has been very different. It has made me sleepy, not alert at all and most importantly has significantly lowered my blood pressure while raising my pulse. My last dosage lowered my bp to 63/46, pulse 96. I stopped the medication. Are there any others with similar effects while taking this medication? ## Tell your doctor and pharmacist that this generic doesn't work for you. There is no way that they can force you to take a generic that doesn't work I am not a doctor but all I see is it is the same drug just generic. Different brand. I may be wrong, but ask, I can't see you taking some...

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WHITE PILL ONE SIDE APO THE OTHER SIDE MTP 10 ## The tablet with the APO MTP 10 contains 10mgs of Methylphenidate, the active ingredient in Ritalin, which is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Learn more Ritalin details here. Are there any other questions or comments? ## thank you so much

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Is this a generic 20 mg of ritalin??? I'm confused! Can't find a pic or info online please help me out ## Yes, it is. This capsule does contain 20mgs of Methylphenidate, which is the active ingredient in Ritalin and this is a time released formulation. Learn more Methylphenidate details here. The reason you had trouble finding it is due to the fact that the actual listing is under the Actavis logo and the number 200. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i found my son with these pills they are light blue its says md530 on them please tell me what these are so i can know what im dealing with thank you so much ## The pill you are describing MD 530 is 10 mg Methylphenidate (generic Concerta) for ADD/ADHD. Manufactured by Geneva, NDC Code 59772884103. Hope this helps! ## To prevent future confusion, I have removed the incorrect posts!

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it is white and round an looks jus like a percocet 30 only it has the m in the square on one side and a 5 on the other ## WHITE 223 PILL ## M 5 contains 5mgs of Methylphenidate, a generic for Ritalin, this is used to treat ADHD and Narcolepsy. Common side effects may include: nausea, headache, irriatbility and insomnia. You can read more here: ## Dog, is that the complete imprint from the tablet or are there any other letters or symbols on it? ## Dog - the white pill with 223 is reportedly 5 mg Oxycodone immediate release. Regarding the original question, while Verwon is 100% correct that the current pill with M 5 on it is Methylphenidate, there is a grandfathered version of that pill with similar inscriptions from Mallincrodt that points to Oxycodone 5 mg as well. So that might be anot...

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