Tenex vs. Ritalin

Tenex(guanfacine hydrochloride) andRitalin(methylphenidate) are used to treatattention-deficithyperactivitydisorder (ADHD).

Tenex is used off-label to treat ADHD. Tenex is primarily used to managehigh blood pressure(hypertension).

Ritalin is also used to treatnarcolepsy(uncontrollable sleepiness).

Tenex and Ritalin belong to different drug classes. Tenex is anantihypertensivedrug and Ritalin is acentral nervous systemstimulant.

Side effectsof Tenex and Ritalin that are similar includedizziness,headache, andsleepproblems (insomnia).

Side effects of Tenex that are different from Ritalin includedry mouth, sleepiness, weakness,fatigue,constipation, andimpotence.

Side effects of Ritalin that are different from Tenex include nervousness, agitation,anxiety,stomachpain, loss of appetite,weight loss,nausea, vomiting,palpitations, vision problems, increasedheart rate, increasedblood pressure,sweating,skinrash,psychosis, and numbness, tingling, or cold feelinginyour hands orfeet.

Both Tenex and Ritalin may interact with diet aids andseizuremedicines.

Tenex may also interact with azole antifungals, rifamycins, other products that cause drowsiness (such asalcohol,antihistamines, drugs for sleep or anxiety,musclerelaxants, and narcotics),cough-and-cold products, or nonsteroidalanti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Ritalin may also interact withbloodthinners,clonidine,dobutamine,epinephrine, isoproterenol, cold/allergymedicine that containsphenylephrine(adecongestant),potassiumcitrate,sodium acetate,sodium bicarbonate, citric acid andpotassium citrate,sodiumcitrate and citric acid, medications to treat high orlow blood pressure, stimulant medications, orantidepressants.

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Side effects of Tenex include:

• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• stomach pain,
• loss of appetite,
• shaking,
• muscle stiffness,
• weight gain,
• mask-like facial expression,
• inability to keep still,
• restlessness,
• agitation,
• blurred vision,
• breastswelling ordischarge,
• missedmenstrualperiods,
• decreased sex drive,
• impotence, or
• difficulty having anorgasm.

Tell your医生torright if you experience serious side effects of Tenex including:

• drooling,
• trouble swallowing,
• fainting,
• signs ofinfection(such as persistent cough,fever)
• fast or uneven or pounding heartbeats;
• agitation, hostility, confusion, thoughts about hurting yourself,
• seizures (convulsions),
• fever,chills, body aches,flusymptoms,
• sores in yourmouthandthroat,
• high blood sugar(increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness,dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss),
• very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, tremors, feeling like you might pass out, or
• twitchingor uncontrollable movements of your eyes,lips,tongue, face,arms, or legs.

• nervousness,
• agitation,
• anxiety,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• stomach pain,
• loss of appetite,
• weight loss,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• dizziness,
• palpitations,
• headache,
• vision problems,
• increasedheartrate,
• increased blood pressure,
• sweating,
• skin rash,
• psychosis, and
• numbness,
• tingling, or
• cold feeling in your hands or feet.

Tenex(盐酸lurasidone)是一个atypicalantipsychoticused to treatschizophrenia.

Ritalin is acentralnervous system stimulantprescriptionmedicine. It is used for the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Ritalin may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.

Ritalin should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.

Ritalin is also used in the treatment of a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.

Ritalin is a federally controlledsubstance(CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Ritalin in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Ritalin may harm others, and is against the law.

Tenex may interact with other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives,narcoticpain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures,depression或焦虑)、抗生素、antifungalmedications, or medications to treatHIVorAIDS.

Tenex may also interact with diltiazem or rifamycins.

Tell your doctor if you or your child arepregnant, planning to become pregnant, orbreastfeeding.

Can Ritalin be taken with other medicines?

Tell your doctor about all of the medicines that you or your child take including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.Ritalin and some medicines may interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Sometimes the doses of other medicines will need to be adjusted while taking Ritalin.

Your doctor will decide whether Ritalin can be taken with other medicines.

Especially tell your doctor if you or your child take:

• anti-depression medicines including MAOIs
• seizure medicines
• blood thinner medicines
• blood pressure medicines
• cold or allergy medicines that contain decongestants

Know the medicines that you or your child take. Keep a list of your medicines with you toshowyour doctor and药剂师.

Do not start any new medicine while taking Ritalin without talking to your doctor first.

The recommended starting dose of Tenex is 40mgonce daily, and it has been shown to be effective in a doserangeof 40 mg/day to 160 mg/day.

Take Ritalin exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may adjust the dose until it is right for you or your child.

Ritalin is usually taken 2 to 3 times a day.

Take Ritalin 30 to 45 minutes before a meal.

From time to time, your doctor may stop Ritalin treatment for a while to check ADHD symptoms.

Your doctor may do regular checks of the blood, heart, and blood pressure while taking Ritalin. Children should have their height and weight checked often while taking Ritalin. Ritalin treatment may be stopped if a problem is found during these check-ups.

If you or your child takes too much Ritalin or overdoses, call your doctor orpoison control centerright away, or get emergency treatment.