Methylphenidate ER – Adhansia XR

Adhansia XR (methylphenidate hydrochloride) a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.

What Are Side Effects of Adhansia XR?

Adhansia XR may cause serious side effects including:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• chest pain,
• trouble breathing,
• lightheadedness,
• hallucinations,
• new behavior problems,
• aggression,
• hostility,
• paranoia,
• numbness,
• pain,
• cold feeling,
• unexplained wounds,
• skin color changes (pale, red, or blue appearance) in your fingers or toes, and
• penis erection that is painful or last 4 hours or longer

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

Common side effects of Adhansia XR include:

• insomnia,
• dry mouth,
• decreased appetite, and
• weight loss

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 Adhansia XR

The recommended starting dose of Adhansia XR for patients 6 years and older is 25 mg once daily in the morning. The dosage of Adhansia XR may be increased in increments of 10 to 15 mg at intervals of at least 5 days.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Adhansia XR?

Adhansia XR may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and medications to treat excess stomach acid. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Additional Information

Adhansia XR (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.