Generic Name and Brand Name
Methylphenidate Extended-Release Oral Suspension [ meth-il-FEN-i-date ] is the generic name for Quillivant XR.
Drug Class
Methylphenidate Extended-Release Oral Suspension belongs to the CNS stimulants drug class.
Warning
This medicine has a risk of abuse and misuse. Use methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension only as you were told by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have ever abused or been addicted to any drugs or alcohol.
Uses
Methylphenidate Extended-Release Oral Suspension is used to treat attention deficit problems with hyperactivity. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
What to Tell Your Doctor Before Taking Methylphenidate Extended-Release Oral Suspension
Before taking Methylphenidate Extended-Release Oral Suspension, inform your doctor if:
You have an allergy to methylphenidate or any other part of methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension.
You are allergic to methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension; any part of methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
You have any of these health problems: Glaucoma, agitation, anxiety, or overactive thyroid.
You or a family member have any of these health problems: Blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, heart structure problems or other heart problems, or Tourette’s syndrome or tics.
You have ever had a stroke.
You have taken certain drugs for depression or Parkinson’s disease in the last 14 days. This includes isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, or rasagiline. Very high blood pressure may happen.
You are taking any of these drugs: Linezolid or methylene blue.
This is not a complete list of all drugs or health problems that interact with methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.
Things to Know or Do While Taking Methylphenidate Extended-Release Oral Suspension
While taking Methylphenidate Extended-Release Oral Suspension:
Tell all of your health care providers that you take methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension affects you.
Heart attacks, strokes, and sudden deaths have happened in adults taking methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension. Sudden deaths have also happened in children with some heart problems or heart defects. Call your doctor right away if you have a fast, slow, or abnormal heartbeat; weakness on 1 side of the body; trouble speaking or thinking; change in balance; drooping on 1 side of the face; change in eyesight; chest pain or pressure; shortness of breath; or severe dizziness or passing out.
You may need to have some heart tests before starting methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension. If you have questions, talk with your doctor.
Check blood pressure and heart rate as the doctor has told you.
This medicine may raise the chance of seizures in some people, including people who have had seizures in the past. Talk to your doctor to see if you have a greater chance of seizures while taking methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension.
A severe and sometimes deadly problem called serotonin syndrome may happen if you take methylphenidate extended-release oral suspension with certain other drugs. Call your doctor right away if you have agitation; change in balance; confusion; hallucinations; fever; fast or abnormal heartbeat; flushing; muscle twitching or stiffness; seizures; shivering or shaking; sweating a lot; severe diarrhea, upset stomach, or throwing up; or severe headache.
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