Medicine detail

Methylphenidate

Used for ADHD or related indications when prescribed.

Central nervous system stimulant Mental health and neurology ID 96
What It Is Used For

Used for ADHD or related indications when prescribed.

Active Ingredient

methylphenidate

Chemical Name

methylphenidate hydrochloride

Common Brands

Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Jornay PM, Quillivant XR

Generic / Alternate Names

methylphenidate IR, methylphenidate ER, METHYLPHENIDATE

Tracking Note

Track focus, appetite, sleep, pulse, blood pressure, and formulation.

Clinical links

Linked conditions and symptoms

Depression

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental Health common use

Anxiety Disorders

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health common use

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health common use

Bipolar Disorder

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health common use

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health common use

Insomnia

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health common use

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health common use

Panic Disorder

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health common use

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health common use

Schizophrenia

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health common use

Anxiety

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health / sleep symptom context

Depressed mood

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health / sleep symptom context

Hallucinations

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health / sleep symptom context

Insomnia

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health / sleep symptom context

Irritability

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health / sleep symptom context

Mood swings

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health / sleep symptom context

Panic attack

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health / sleep symptom context

Racing thoughts

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health / sleep symptom context

Trouble concentrating

Commonly used for mental-health or sleep-related care depending on diagnosis, formulation, and clinician plan.

Mental health / sleep symptom context