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Does Ritalin Harm The Liver? Taking Methylphenidate For Elevated Liver Enzymes
A former co-worker of mine is on methylphenidate due to being a shift worker. She had some elevated liver enzymes a few months back when she took too much Tylenol inadvertently, and since I am a nurse she asked me if the Ritalin would harm her liver, which is fine now. (She currently is uninsured). Since I am not a physician, I could only try to look up what information I had on hand, and I really didn't see that it was a particularly hepatotoxic medication, but I am not sure if I have all the correct information. Could you please let me know what the answer is? Thank you. Catherine M.
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Mon, 5 Aug 2013
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Hello,
RITALIN ( METHYLPHENIDATE ) is a psychostimulant used for the treatment of ADHD and NARCOLEPSY.
The most common side eff Rs of RITALIN are high blood pressure,severe headache,fast heart beat,dry mouth ,loss of appetite etc but in few individuals it can raise liver enzymes.
OF course Tylenol abuse can result in raised liver enzymes.
Thanks
RITALIN ( METHYLPHENIDATE ) is a psychostimulant used for the treatment of ADHD and NARCOLEPSY.
The most common side eff Rs of RITALIN are high blood pressure,severe headache,fast heart beat,dry mouth ,loss of appetite etc but in few individuals it can raise liver enzymes.
OF course Tylenol abuse can result in raised liver enzymes.
Thanks
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