What is Methylin used for?
Methylin is a medication prescribed for children, and some adults, suffering from ADD, ADHD and other impulse control disorders. While it has proven effective, there is a large list of cautions, side effects and restrictions that come with the use of this medication. Both the Mayo Clinic and the Food and Drug Administration recommend that a doctor be consulted and all possible treatments for impulse control be considered before using this medication. Identification Methylin is a prescribed medication that comes in a chewable tablet. This medication is listed as a controlled substance because of its addictive possibilities. Because of the ability of this medication to be abused, only authorized prescriptions can be legally obtained. There are many brand names for methylin such as Concerta, Metadate CD, Methylin and the most well known brand Ritalin. The generic name is methylphenidate. Uses Methylin is used as a stimulant of the central nervous system. It is used to control chemicals in
