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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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I have a small round white tablet with a capital M on one side and a 10 and partial score marks on the other side. It was given to me by a friend that said it would help keep me awake, but I don't trust it. Please help. ## This sounds like Methylin (Methylphenidate) 10 mg (NDC 60429-537). It is indeed considered a stimulant. Inactive Ingredients: - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Talc Ref: DailyMed

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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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I was taking adderral and have switched to Methylin ER 10 mg (insurance changed and had to change) and I would like to know how long it stays in your system? With Adderall it worked quickly and I knew how much to take... with this new med I am not sure how the time release works, I just know that I have had 20 mg. today and I am still yawning... ## You shouldn't use more than your doctor has prescribed. If you are still having a problem with the dosage, you should contact them. Methylin contains Methylphenidate and for the ER tablets, the half-life, which is the point where it reaches 50% of its availability in the body is about 3 to 4 hours. The time for a medication to completely clear the body is usually about 5 to 6 half-lives, so you'd be looking at around 15 to 24 hours. T...

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small round tablet with two short scores and the number 10 on one side, the other side has the capital letter M on it ## I located the pill in description to be a 10 mg Methylin (Methylphenidate) tablet. You provided a great description! 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. ## It's 10 mg Lexapro. Antidepressant most famous of all of them for killing your ability to want, enjoy, or be able to finish "relations".

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some one try to give me one and I just wanna know what it is ## Hello, Dan! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and they list it as being a 10mg Methylin ER tablet. The FDA classifies this medication as a stimulant that is most commonly used to treat conditions, such as ADHD and narcolepsy. It carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects that may include nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, weight loss, anorexia, insomnia and nervousness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Has a m on one side and a 10 on other white round ## Hello, Kelly! How are you? There are actually several possibilities, depending on the details of the description, so can you please post back? Thank you! For example, if it has partial score marks over and under the 10, then it's manufactured by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and they list it as being a 10mg Methylin tablet. It is most commonly used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, it carries the risk of being habit forming, according to the FDA warning and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, insomnia and weight loss.

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a little white pill with us / down the middle one side said 10 the other sides said. on the back of that was an M ## Hello, Marvy! How are you? Do you mean that the slash/score line is above and below the 10? If so, I think what you've found is a tablet manufactured by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, which they list as being a 10mg Methylin tablet. The FDA classifies this medication as a stimulant that is most commonly used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. It carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, irritability, insomnia, weight loss and anorexia.

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this pill is white with and isoblong in shape and has the marking on one side 4H2 ## No, this is not a Methylin tablet, nor anything related to it. This tablet contains 10mgs of Cetirizine, which is an antihistamine used to treat allergies and is an over the counter product. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and throat. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## hi, i m 22 years old & i have acne problem will it be suitable for me.

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My doctor just gave me a prescription of methylin er and it makes me tired. Should I up the dose to give me enery to concentrate. I don't need to be tired I need to be awake to concentrate. This is the 1st day i took it. Are you suppose to be sluggish? Or does it just take a couple days to work effectivley? I am 54 and need to concentrate. ## I have tried both generic ritalin (methylin er) and BRAND NAME ritalin. There is HUGE difference! If you are getting tired on generic ritalin ask your doctor to write on perscription: brand name nessasary. It costs more but worth it. You should give the brand name ritalin a few weeks before you see a consistant change. ## I've found that any ER or LA doesn't work for me. Methylphenidate doesn't work either. Only the immediate releas...

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the letter M in a square on one side the other side 1451 small white pill ## Yes M 1451 is a 20 mg Methylin ER ## That is correct, it's a controlled release formulation of this medication, which is most commonly used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy and a few other health conditions. Learn more Methylin details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, headache, irritability and insomnia. Are there any other questions or comments?

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Found a pill with MW 200 on one side and and quartered on the other side. ## The white round scored pill marked "M 20" is a 20 mg Methylin (Methylphenidate) 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... Regarding the pill marked MW 200, does it have any red or blue specs on it as well? Please post back on whether or not it does so I can narrow down my search for it! Thanks! And I hope the above info helps!

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i cant seem to find the answer to this question...it looks as though it coud be an oxy....but i want to be certain.help please ;) ## I located the pill in description to be a 20 mg Methylin (Methylphenidate) 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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What is happening with the production of methylin? ## Unfortunately, I don't have an answer for you. There have been quite a few posts recently about being people being unable to get various medications, including Adderall and Oxycodone, so this is just another added to the list. Have you tried talking to your doctor about using an alternative medication?

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I was taking Methylin 20MG twice daily. My new script was filled at CVS, and it is Methylphenidate SZ 790, BUT it says TAKE 6 TABLETS BY MOUTH EVERY DAY. This has to be a mistake??? ## Have you contacted your doctor or pharmacy? I am thinking someone might have misread the prescription or made a typo. The pills marked SZ 790 are 20mg Methylphenidate time released tablets and that would be a major and dangerous dosage jump. In addition, the maximum daily dose should only be 60mgs and taking 6 in day would be doubling that. I can't see any doctor prescribing that amount. ## Verwon, thank you for your reply. Your link was very comprehensive and enlightening. I found the 20MG dose intolerable, so I cut the tabs in half and took 10MG's twice a day. I did take the prescription back to...

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How long does Methylin remain in your system? ## I take Methylin 10mg tab low dose 1 tab and a half of a pill as well 3 times per day. I am prescribed to this med and along with others, with curiousity of as to how long it stays in my system if I was to stop these meds immediately? How will I know when my system is clean from my methylin pills if I stopped tomorrow to start my new medication i'm prescribed to, so I know the full effect I will get from my new med? Thank you,

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I have a small round white pill marked with a capital M on one side and 20 on the reverse. Please identify. ## I located the round white pill in description to be a 20 mg Methylin (Methylphenidate) 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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What is happening with the production of methylin? ## I am not sure, but there have been other posts about people having a problem getting it, so there seems to be a shortage in some areas. It contains the active ingredient Methylphenidate, which is available under several other brand names, as well as a generic. Have you tried asking your pharmacy or doctor about using an alternative? ## Here in California Costco, CVS, Riteaid and Perscription Solutions have had Methylin on back order since late March. According to pharmacy operators a federal order has temporarily shut down distribution of this drug and many other drugs including pain relievers. I am surprised this has not appeared more prominently in the major media outlets. .

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I found a little white pill with an M in a square around it & break mark on the other side with a 20. What is this? ## I located the pill in description to be a 20 mg Methylin (Methylphenidate) 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 have narcolepsy and have been on 20mg of Methylin (generic Ritalin) 3 times a day for some time now. I didn't seem as effective as it was at first, so I did some research and asked my Dr about the amphetamine class of meds. He prescribed Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine). I was awake but not motivated to actually do anything. I needed a nap everyday. I asked to go back on the Ritalin. He agreed but seemed surprised that Methylin worked better for me than dextroamphetamine. Shortly after that I asked for my dose to be increased. Remember, I'm on 20mg 3 times a day. I asked to increase it to 4 times a day (just in the office - I didn't have an appointment at the time. Am I going to have a really difficult time finding a Dr that will make this increase? I've read there are na...

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