Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Learn about side effects, interactions and indications.
An overview of factors that increase susceptibility to drug-related side effects and how to manage the most common side effects that may occur.
Fluoxetine is a prescription medicine used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder), obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Fluoxetine is sometimes used together with another medication called olanzapine (Zyprexa) to treat manic depression caused by bipolar disorder. This combination is also used to treat depression after at least 2 other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms. ...
Ritalin (methylphenidate) is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and narcolepsy. Includes Ritalin side effects, interactions and indications.
Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) is used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD. Includes side effects, interactions and indications.
Phentermine is similar to an amphetamine. It stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite. ; Phentermine belongs to a class of medications called anorectics. It works by reducing your appetite. ; Do not use phentermine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding a baby.
Overview ; ADHD medications affect each person differently. What works for one person may not be effective for you or your child. And the first ADHD medication you or your child tries may not be the right one. It may not be effective, or it may cause bothersome side effects. Or you may have the correct medication but need a higher dose. Make sure to tell your provider about all of the medications you or your child takes, whether prescribed or over-the-counter. Also, tell your provider if you con...
While chemotherapy fights your cancer, the drugs you take can affect how you feel. Learn the side effects you might face and how you can handle them.
To find more about a drug's side effects, look on the label of over-the-counter (OTC) products or on package inserts or printed materials that you get with prescription drugs. Because the...
Some side effects and drug toxicities are identified through blood work and other lab testing. Others involve self-reported symptoms, such as fatigue or diarrhea. Clinicians collect that...