Jornay PM (delayed-release methylphenidate)

Introduction

Jornay PM (methylphenidate hydrochloride) is approved to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children aged 6 and older. Its unique delayed- and extended-release formulation is taken in the evening to provide symptom control throughout the following day. 

What Are Side Effects of Jornay PM?

Jornay PM may cause serious side effects including:

• stroke,
• heart attack,
• chest pain,
• fainting,
• irregular heartbeats,
• fast heartbeats,
• increased blood pressure,
• changes in behavior,
• hallucinations,
• irritableness,
• agitation,
• depression,
• feeling overly happy or “high”,
• decreased need for sleep,
• racing thoughts,
• extreme restlessness,
• impulsive behavior,
• engaging in risky behavior,
• prolonged erection or a painful erection of the penis,
• numbness or cool feeling in fingers, toes, ears and tip of the nose, and
• color changes of the skin

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Common side effects of Jornay PM include:

• decreased appetite,
• trouble sleeping (insomnia),
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• indigestion,
• stomach/abdominal pain,
• weight loss,
• anxiety,
• dizziness,
• irritability,
• mood swings,
• fast heart rate,
• increased blood pressure,
• headache, and
• restlessness/hyperactivity

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Jornay PM

The recommended starting dose of Jornay PM for patients 6 years and above is 20 mg daily in the evening.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Jornay PM?

Jornay PM may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Jornay PM During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using Jornay PM; it is unknown how it would affect a fetus. There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to Jornay PM during pregnancy. Jornay PM passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you suddenly stop taking Jornay PM.

Additional Information

Our Jornay PM (methylphenidate hydrochloride) Extended-Release Capsules, for Oral Use Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.