Ritalin (methylphenidate)

Methylphenidate Hcl FAQs 

How much does Methylphenidate Hcl cost without insurance? 

The cash price of Methylphenidate Hcl for uninsured patients averages $101.07 for 60, 20MG Tablet. Dosages, however, will vary, depending on the patient’s age, weight, and severity of symptoms. The price for Methylphenidate Hcl, then, will vary widely, too. You could pay $10.70 for 60, 20mg Tablet with Meds Pharmas . In fact, you can save up to 80% the cash price on many of your prescription drug needs with SingleCare. 

How much does Methylphenidate Hcl cost with insurance? 

Copay costs of Methylphenidate Hcl differ greatly depending on the brand prescribed, dose, and your insurance plan. With SingleCare, Methylphenidate Hcl costs as little as $10.70 for 60, 20mg Tablet. Consider asking your pharmacist to help you compare your insurance copay to your Meds Pharmasdiscount. Your Methylphenidate Hcl price with Meds Pharmas often could be lower. 

Does Medicare cover Methylphenidate Hcl and how much does it cost? 

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription drug insurance plans usually cover Methylphenidate Hcl. Meds Pharmasoffers both Methylphenidate Hcl coupons and for many of its brand names. Our free Methylphenidate Hcl coupon currently reduces the cost of Methylphenidate Hcl to $10.70 for 60, 20mg Tablet. Search our website Meds Pharmas price for both Methylphenidate Hcl and its generic alternative. 

What is the brand name of Methylphenidate Hcl? 

Methylphenidate Hcl is the active ingredient for several brand-name and generic medications prescribed to patients with ADHD. Methylphenidate Hcl is available in instant release, extended-release, and full-day release forms. A Meds Pharmas discount card will save you on all forms of Methylphenidate Hcl at local pharmacies near you, such as CVS or Target. Make sure to ask your physician about which Methylphenidate Hcl form is the best alternative for you or your child. 

What is Methylphenidate Hcl? 

Methylphenidate Hcl is a stimulant for patients with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). Methylphenidate Hcl increases chemicals in the brain, called neurotransmitters, that are responsible for attention, focus, and impulse control. As a result, Methylphenidate Hcl helps relieve the inattentiveness, hyperactivity, lack of focus, and impulse control typical of ADHD. 

Methylphenidate Hcl is also commonly used to treat the symptoms of narcolepsy, a rare condition in which patients have sudden attacks of sleepiness or muscle weakness and paralysis. 

Methylphenidate Hcl is available in instant release, extended-release, and full-day release forms. Methylphenidate Hcl is administered as a tablet, capsule, or suspension. 

What are the side effects of Methylphenidate Hcl? 

Methylphenidate Hcl has many side effects, but the most common are sleeplessness, headache, stomach ache, eye pain, heart rate changes, and loss of appetite. Methylphenidate Hcl has been shown to slightly stunt the growth of children. 

Mental and mood changes are common side effects and include anxiety, restlessness, depression, and flattened mood, among others. 

Allergic reactions to Methylphenidate Hcl are uncommon and may include swelling or trouble breathing. 

Patients mistakenly diagnosed with ADHD will not benefit from Methylphenidate Hcl. Rather than relieve inattentiveness or lack of impulse control, Methylphenidate Hcl will act as a stimulant and result in ADHD-like symptoms, such as restlessness, hyperactivity, nervousness, anxiety, increased inattentiveness, high blood pressure, and paranoia among other side effects. 

USES 

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved Ritalin for the treatment of ADHD in children and adults. 

ADHD is a behavioral disorder that affects a person’s ability to focus and pay attention. Other symptoms can include impulsivity and hyperactivity. 

Doctors also prescribe Ritalin as a second-line treatment option for people with narcolepsy. 

Narcolepsy is a rare, neurological disorder that affects a person’s sleeping and waking patterns. People may feel tired throughout the day and can be prone to suddenly falling asleep in the middle of daily activities. 

Doctors may sometimes also prescribe Ritalin off-label to help reduce fatigue in people with cancer or to treat symptoms of depression in older adults. 

Some people misuse Ritalin for its stimulant and memory effects. In the United States, the federal government classify Ritalin as a Schedule II substance, which means that it has a high risk of misuse and can cause severe psychological and physical dependence.