Metadate Side Effects

Severe Side Effects of Metadate

• Metadate CD has caused lethal heart attacks in some patients.
• Stroke has also been reported by some patients taking Metadate CD.
• Metadate CD may worsen Bipolar patients and cause manic episodes.
• Metadate CD may cause hallucinations and delusional states in some patients.
• Metadate CD has caused Tourette's Syndrome in a few patients.
• Some patients have reported that Metadate CD caused liver failure and liver failure-related coma.

Common Side Effects of Metadate

• Metadate CD has many common side effects including abdominal cramps, Anorexia or lowered appetite, trouble sleeping, rash, dizzy spells, changes in blood pressure, headache, and hair loss.

Warnings & Recalls for Metadate

Black Box Warning for Metadate

• Metadate CD may be extremely addictive, especially to patients with a history of alcoholism or drug addiction.  Long term use of Metadate CD may result in  dependence on the drug and cause psychotic episodes.  Metadate CD withdrawals may trigger extreme depression.

Other Warnings for Metadate

• Patients who are sensitive or have an allergic reaction to methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin, Concerta, and Methylin) should not take Metadate CD.
• Patients who have serious anxiety and anger or agitation problems should not take Metadate CD.
• Glaucoma patients should not take Metadate CD.
• Do not take Metadate CD if you have Tourette's syndrome.
• Metadate CD should not be taken the day of a surgery.
• Metadate CD is a pregnancy category class c drug and may be harmful for the fetus if taken during pregnancy.
• Do not take Metadate CD if you have recently had a heart complications including arrhythmia, high blood pressure, serious hypertension, seizures, history of mental complications including hallucinations, hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue, cystic fibrosis, stomach or bowel problems, blood vessel problems, or family history of sudden death or substance abuse.
• Children prescribed Metadate CD should undergo cardiac testing before taking the drug.
• Medicines that may interact with Metadate include: monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), blood thinners, anticonvulsants, blood pressure medications, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), phenylbutazone and tricyclic antidepressants.

Metadate Treatment and Use

Metadate CD |Methylphenidate Hydrochloride is a central nervous system stimulant that is used to help treat the symptoms of childhood ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).  Metadate CD contains the same active ingredient as Ritalin and Concerta.  Metadate CD  was initially marketed by Celltech Pharmaceuticals, which was acquired by UCB, Inc. in 2004.

What does Metadate do?

Metadate CD works to curb inattention and impulsive behavior in children over 6 with ADHD.  Metadate CD is believed to have a similar effect as an SSRI drug or serotonin reuptake inhibitor in patients with ADHD.

Dosage

The initial dosage for Metadate CD is 20 mg once a day before breakfast.  Metadate CD is an extended release medication and is meant to be taken only once a day.  Dosage may be gradually increased in weekly 10 mg increments if needed.  The maximum recommended dose is 60 mg once a day.  Metadate CD is available as 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, and 60 mg colored capsules.

Other Names for Metadate

Brand Names

• Metadate CD


• Metadate ER

Generic

• Methylphenidate Hydrochloride

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