Comments on: Methylin: Liquid and Chewable ADHD Medicine

By: imara

imara — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:04:28 +0000

My sister who is seven was recently diagnosed with adhd and she cannot swallow a pill. Without it i find it very hard to communicate with her and get her to do simple tasks and i find my self getting frustrated with her. Her doctor prescribed her methylphenidate but i think she needs either a chewable or liquid form. Any suggestions?

By: Nicola

Nicola — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:27:37 +0000

Hi, just wondered if the liquid or chewable methylin is available here in the UK?
Thanx.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:37:53 +0000

My nine year old(54 lbs) daughter takes two 5mg Methylin in the a.m. along with a 15mg Daytrana patch. However, we are having a hard time getting through homework as the medicine has worn off by 3pm. Could I give her two more 5mg. Methylin tablets when she gets home from school?

Thank you!

By: Dr. Kenny Handelman

Dr. Kenny Handelman — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:06:41 +0000

Angela – Methylin and Concerta have the same active ingredient in them, but the concerta is longer acting. You can ask about a long acting sprinkle capsule – that may help.

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 02:12:34 +0000

We are struggling with swallowing a pill at my house. Currently trying swallowing candy decors and small m and ms’…..we’ll see….. My child’s dr. prescribed Concerta tabs–how is Methylin similar/different than Concerta? I’m very tempted to ask the pediatrician to consider switching from Concerta tabs to a Methylin liquid or chewable. We dont’ have time to “hee-haw” in the mornings! Thank you,

By: Dr. Kenny Handelman

Dr. Kenny Handelman — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:53:59 +0000

Nicola,
You would of course have to talk to his doctor about the heart side of things. Regarding medication which can be swallowed easily – there are medicines which can be opened and sprinkled – i.e. Vyvanse, and there are other beaded Methylphenidate medicines as well. There is also the daytrana skin patch (in the US) which has methylphenidate in it and attaches to the skin.

By: Nicola

Nicola — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:26:29 +0000

My 11yr old nephew has ADHD is supposed to take 1 capsule per day, he managed to take them for nearly a month opened on a spoon sandwiched between various things ie chocolate spread and ice-cream as he cannot swallow the capsules but finds the taste so bad he gags and is nearly sick. My sister has tried everything but he just point blank refuses to take them now and it’s such a shame as his school and behaviour improved massively. He did have a heart operation when he was 6 weeks old and has a grafted artery from under his arm onto his heart and need to visit the hospital yearly for checks just to make sure the graft is stretching but apart from that he lives a perfectly normal life. Is there any other medication he could take maybe in a liquid form. Thanks.

By: Dr. Kenny Handelman

Dr. Kenny Handelman — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:47:56 +0000

Maria – Yes – that’s about right. Some people may get 4 hours, but it’s a little less for your daughter.

By: maria

maria — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:59:12 +0000

how long does one dosage of the chewable tab last? i just started my daughter on this – she was on adderall but wont take the pill and opening it with food etc. was just a nightmare! she is now taking the 5mg of the chewable Methylin but it seems to only last about 3 hours – is that about right?

By: Dr. Kenny Handelman

Dr. Kenny Handelman — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:28:18 +0000

Brandi – you should see results about 60 minutes after taking the dose. Seriously.
If it isn’t working, it could be a dosage issue, and the doctor may be starting low and gradually increasing to avoid side effects. Good luck.