Generic Name: Methylphenidate Tablets (METH-il-FEN-i-date)
Brand Name: Examples include Methylin and Ritalin
Use Methylphenidate with caution if you have a history of emotional problems, or alcohol or substance abuse. Abuse of Methylphenidate may cause it to not work as well. Abuse may also lead to addiction and severe mental changes. Do not suddenly stop using Methylphenidate . Depression and other mental problems may occur. Your doctor should slowly lower your dose over a period of time if you need to stop using it.
Methylphenidate is used for:
Treating attention deficit disorder (ADD). It is also used to treat uncontrollable periods of daytime sleep (narcolepsy). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. Exactly how it works is not known.
Generic Name: Atorvastatin (a-TOR-va-STAT-in)
Brand Name: Lipitor
Lipitor is used for:
Lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients. It also increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL, “good”) cholesterol levels. It is used along with an appropriate diet. It is used in certain patients to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, chest pain caused by angina, or blood vessel blockage. It is also used in certain patients to reduce the risk of hospitalization for congestive heart failure, or the need for medical procedures to open blocked heart blood vessels. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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This medicine is an estrogen and progestin combination used to prevent pregnancy. It may also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of menopause, or treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Zyban tablets are indicated as an aid to smoking cessation in combination with motivational support in nicotine-dependent patients. Click “More Information” link below to learn more about the drug Zyban and how it can help you.
Zyban should be used in accordance with smoking cessation guidelines.
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