Drug Interactions between Adderall XR and methylphenidate
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Adderall XR (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)
- methylphenidate
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Adderall XR and methylphenidate. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Adderall XR
A total of 214 drugs are known to interact with Adderall XR.
- Adderall xr is in the drug class CNS stimulants.
- Adderall xr is used to treat ADHD.
methylphenidate
A total of 198 drugs are known to interact with methylphenidate.
- Methylphenidate is in the drug class CNS stimulants.
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Methylphenidate is used to treat the following conditions:
- ADHD
- Depression
- Fatigue (off-label)
- Narcolepsy
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (off-label)
- Severe Mood Dysregulation (off-label)
- Sleep Paralysis (off-label)
- Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) (off-label)
Drug and food interactions
amphetamine food
Applies to: Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine)
Using amphetamine together with alcohol can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as increased heart rate, chest pain, or blood pressure changes. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with amphetamine. Let your doctor know if you experience severe or frequent headaches, chest pain, and/or a fast or pounding heartbeat. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
dextroamphetamine food
Applies to: Adderall XR (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine)
Using dextroamphetamine together with alcohol can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as increased heart rate, chest pain, or blood pressure changes. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with dextroamphetamine. Let your doctor know if you experience severe or frequent headaches, chest pain, and/or a fast or pounding heartbeat. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
methylphenidate food
Applies to: methylphenidate
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with methylphenidate. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, anxiety, depression, and seizures. In addition, with certain long-acting forms of methylphenidate, alcohol can cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. High blood levels of the drug may increase the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Stimulants
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'stimulants' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'stimulants' category:
- Adderall XR (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)
- methylphenidate
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
Cerebral stimulants
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'cerebral stimulants' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'cerebral stimulants' category:
- Adderall XR (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)
- methylphenidate
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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