Drug details

Ritalin (methylphenidate hcl)

type of Stimulants, ADHD Agents

Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant prescribed for treating narcolepsy (uncontrollable sleepiness), and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Ritalin is available as a generic drug.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• lightheadedness,
• chest pain,
• hostility,
• aggression,
• trouble breathing,
• hallucinations,
• paranoia,
• unexplained wounds,
• new behavior problems,
• numbness or pain in your fingers or toes,
• cold feeling in your fingers or toes,
• skin color changes (pale, red or blue appearance) in your fingers or toes, and
• a penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer

The following drugs are related to Ritalin, either as a replacement or used together:

• Adderall (amphetamine, dextroamphetamine mixed salts)
• Adderall XR (amphetamine, dextroamphetamine mixed salts)
• Adhansia XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
• Adzenys XR-ODT (amphetamine extended-release orally disintegrating tablets)
• Dyanavel XR (amphetamine extended-release oral suspension)
• Evekeo ODT (amphetamine sulfate orally disintegrating tablets)
• Evekeo (amphetamine sulfate tablets, usp)
• Nuvigil (armodafinil)
• Strattera (atomoxetine hcl)
• Azstarys (serdexmethylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate capsules)
• Xywav (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates oral solution)
• Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide)
• Kapvay (clonidine hydrochloride extended-release tablets)
• Concerta (methylphenidate extended-release tablets)
• Cotempla XR ODT (methylphenidate extended-release orally disintegrating tablets)
• Norpramin (desipramine hydrochloride)
• Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride)
• Focalin (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride)
• ProCentra (dextroamphetamine sulfate oral solution)
• Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets, usp)
• Silenor (doxepin tablets)
• Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate)
• Tofranil (imipramine)
• Jornay PM (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
• Vayarin (lipirinen™ capsules)
• Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)
• Lumryz (sodium oxybate for extended-release oral suspension)
• Metadate CD (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
• Metadate ER (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release tablet)
• Quillivant XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended release oral suspension, cii)
• Ritalin LA (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules)
• Quillichew ER (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release chewable tablets)
• Relexxii (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets)
• Provigil (modafinil)
• Qelbree (viloxazine extended-release capsules)
• Zoloft (sertraline hcl)
• Xyrem (sodium oxybate)
• Sunosi (solriamfetol tablets)

The following supplements are related to Ritalin, and may be used together with the drug:

• Zinc (s.)
• Fish Oil (s.)
• Melatonin (s.)
• Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (Ghb) (s.)
• Lithium (s.)
• Lemon Balm (s.)
• Tyrosine (s.)