Methylphenidate Forums (Page 2)

I'm not sure of the color but I believe it is a light yellow. ## Based on your description, I located the pill to be a 20 mg Methylphenidate HCL tablet. And yes, the pill color is a light yellow. 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. ## I have ADHD and narcolepsy. Dr won’t give me a refill of Provigil because I found out I have bipolar a few months ago. I get it because I need to be awake during the day for my kids and asleep at night.

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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 have been diagnosed with ADHD and Bi-polar disease. My Dr. gave me 2 different meds which are Apo-methylphenidate and Sandoz-Methylphenidate. What is the difference between these 2 meds and why are they giving me 2 different ones? ## They aren't different medications, they are both just Methylphenidate, APO and Sandoz just refers to the manufacturers. This medication may cause side effects, such as: nausea, headache, dizziness and insomnia. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been taking methylin er 20 mg. for 2 years. I went to get a new prescription filled & I was given methylphenidate sr 20 mgs. because they were out of the methylin, but it is not working the same. Is there a difference? ## Reggie, Methylphenidate is the active ingredient in Methyl...

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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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Can anyone tell me if they have completely stopped making Methylphenidate 20 mg? Just the regular tablet. Not the extended release / yellow round tablet with sz imprinted on them manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals... ## I was panicked to think that might be the case, but I just found it at a CVS (in Tucson). From my efforts to find it, this is what I have learned… each CVS may give you a different answer, from "we have no control, we only receive what is sent to us" & "I have no way of finding out anything for you"... to "sure, I can order that for you". Bottom line, to find Sandoz methylphenidate don't give up after calling one or two CVSs! ## Hello Just curious, According to the FDA there is no stoppage or shortage of these pills only the exte...

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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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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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I have been taking Methylphenidate mps 20mg for the past few years and doing great. A couple of weeks ago I went up to get my refill but it wasn't the brand I was on. They told me at the pharmacy that it's the same thing. I was taking them but I am feeling weird along with an upset stomach. Headache. They gave me apo brand. I am wondering if it's just me or are they somewhat different? I would call my Dr. but he is out of town. Thanking-you in advance. ## Decreased appetite, dry mouth, and nausea are all very common adverse effects of Concerta. The best way to counteract the gastrointestinal discomfort is by timing your medication appropriately with meals. Concerta should generally be taken about 30-45 minutes prior to a meal. Go ahead and try that for a couple of days and s...

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My daughter is taking 20 mg er methylphenidate qd. She is not testing positive as she should. This is the second test that has not tested positive. They are wanting to not give her the rx, which she needs for school. It is very frustrating having them think I do not give the meds to her. I most certainly do. How can a test not show the drug? I have called the manager at the doctors office and she stated they test for the methylphenidate. ## I went to the doctor this morning and the 5 and 12 drug screen panel did not test for methylphenidate. they ordered a test that specifically tested for the drug. got her new script and all is well ## This just happened with my daughter. Dr. said she would talk with her supervisor to see if there was a different way to test her. Do you have any sugges...

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I took methylphenidate er 27 mg on Wednesday. Have to take a urine test on monday. Will my system be clean? ## I took 5 20 mg tablets and have a urine screen on Friday will the drug be out of my system? ## I took an 18 mg concerta. How long after I took it will it start and stop showing up on my urine screens

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I take methylphenidate er every morning. Today my psych did a urine test on me and it showed no methylphenidate. I take it every morning. What would make it not show up? I’m on other meds as well. A new stomach medicine and Greek yogurt. Is there anything that blocks the methylphenidate from showing up or getting into my system?

I found this pill in my son's pocket and I need to know what it is? It's green and has Dan 10 on one side and 5883 on the other. ## Pill Imprint: 5883 DAN 10 Shape: Round Color: Green Size: 7mm NDC: 00364-0479 / 0591-5883 Manufacturer: Watson Pharmaceuticals Active Ingredient: Methylphenidate 10 mg - used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Inactive Ingredients: -Colloidal Silicon Dioxide -Sucrose -Lactose Monohydrate -Magnesium Stearate -Fd&c Blue No. 2 -D&c Yellow No. 10 -Aluminum Oxide I hope this helps!

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I found a round yellow pill on my floor that has a T at the top, then under the T it says 175. I'm sure it's for ADHD. ## Hi Tammy, A round yellow pill imprinted with T over 175 (separated by a horizontal score line) is reportedly identified as a 20mg Methylphenidate hydrochloride tablet. This medication is a CNS stimulant, used for ADHD, narcolepsy and more... For verification, the manufacturer is listed as Camber Pharma and the pill itself carries a National Drug Code of 31722-0175. I hope this helps! ## The round yellow pill marked T 175 is a bad generic of methylphenidate. I have severe headaches and kept vomiting so I stopped taking them and my symptoms went away.

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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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white round 739 on one side and SZ on the other. ## The closest thing I can find to this is manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, they list it as being a very light green, and containing 10mgs of Methylphenidate, which is most commonly used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy, and shift-work sleep disorder. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, headache, dizziness, insomnia, and anorexia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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small round light blue pill w/ GG and 789 on it ## GG / 789 is 10 mg Methylphenidate, it's generic for Concerta / Ritalin. ## That is correct, it is manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals. The FDA warns that it carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as headache, dizziness, insomnia, and anorexia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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white oval with nl 708 on it nl on one side and 708 on the other side. a thick pill ## Is the marking possibly TL 708? Can you please double check and post back? If so, it is manufactured by Trigen Laboratories and they list it as containing 36mgs of Methylphenidate, which is most commonly used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. 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.

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I recently failed a drug test for methamphetamines but I know the only way I could be positive is from the concerta im taking. Please help me verify this. ## Does anything cause a false positive for Ritalin (methylphenidate)? ## Methylphenidate is concerta. That's y it's positive

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I found this pill on the floor in my house, can someone please tell me what it is used for? ## I found this on my teen floor as well. From what I am reading, it is used for depression I think it also has the side effect of losing weight, which is why some girls like it. That's all I know for now, but will investigate more and ask my daughter when she returns. ## The marking on this tablet is actually 783 GG, it is manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 5mgs of Methylphenidate, which is most commonly used to treat ADHD, and narcolepsy. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, nervousness, and anorexia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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The pharmacy gave it as a substitute for methylphenidate 27 mg. It's round and brown with md 27 on it but i have no info i can find on this. ## Interestingly enough, I located a Methylphenidate hydrochloride ER (27mg) pill with an imprint of "[M] 27", made by Mallinckrodt; which is a grey capsule-shaped tablet, but found nothing on the imprint "md 27"... For verification, you can click on the following National Drug Code link (0406-0127-01) or visit the manufacturer's product webpage at: mallinckrodt.com/Templates/Pages/productdetail.aspx?id=2147483767 I went through every Methylphenidate pill image on Mallinckrodt's product list and am not seeing anything with the description or imprint you've been handed. If I were you I'd consider taking the pill o...

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