Pill M 20 Ritalin Is This Time Released

can you split a ER 20 mg pill of ritalin in half? (sz 780) ## No, the ER stands for extended release, which means it is a time released formulation and cutting or crushing the tablets could result in your getting too much of the medication, at once. This could result in an overdosage. Is there anything else I can help you with?

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Hi, Can I open the Ritalin LA 20mg capsule and dissolve the little white balls in hot chocolate or coffee? My son just can't swallow the capsule. Your help would be much appreciated. Please reply. {edited for privacy}. ## Hello, Shelly! How are you? No, you can't dissolve them, because the LA means that this is a time released medication and doing so could cause him to get too much at once, which may result in a dangerous overdose. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, weight loss and insomnia. However, the medication guide does say that they can be sprinkled over something such as apple sauce and swallowed that way, so that should be fine, if his doctor approves. Is there anyth...

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I am on adderall 20mg 4 times a,day for ADD and fatigue...adderall is generic and ir was curios if I ask shrink for an increase to 30mg 4 times a day or stick at 20 mg and add in ritalin 10mg xr 2 times a day sometimes I am falling asleep around 4pm and can't take an adderall or it will throw it all off in how many I have. ## Hello, Dave! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. Have you tried the time released Adderall XR? It may work better for you than the regular release. The FDA classifies this medication as a stimulant, so it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, weight loss and anorexia. Most doctors won't let you mix more than one medication in the same class, so ...

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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 was wondering what kind of pill is round and white that has GG 780 printed on one side. ## This is an old tablet that contained 20mgs of Methylphenidate in a time released formulation, it is a generic for Ritalin SR. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, anorexia, and insomnia. While this tablet is not longer listed as being available, (caveat that may change, again, at any time), there are many other generics available. Is there anything I can help with?

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