Generic meds

[Patt]

K so Ive been exhausted for like 2 months. The only thing ive changed is my ADD medication (Teva-Methylphenidate ER-C)

the ingredients are :methylphenidate hydrochloride 54 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol- polyethylene glycol copolymer and colloidal silica, simethicone, stearic acid, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide red, polyethylene glycol, and titanium dioxide.

Ive been on google for over an hour and cant find anything other than the non generic form is on the safe list (Concerta)

Does anyone have a link to share or some insight on this.

[squirmingitch]

Call the manufacturer & ask. That's always the best thing to do.

[Patt]

Called the doctor and they said to call the pharmacist, pharmacist doesn't seem too concerned but never looked at the list of excipients.... Frustrating

[cyclinglady]

Your best bet is to contact the manufacturer (as Squirmingitch suggested).  

My doctor has no time to worry about medication containing gluten.  My pharmacist admitted that she does not have the time to help me, but recommended that I take responsibility and always contact the manufacturer.  My pharmacist did help by insuring that my thyroid replacement medication (Armour) is ordered in a full bottle, sealed and direct from the manufacturer.  I have to give her credit for being honest with me.  I also see her running around non-stop, so I believe that she is super busy.  

Why did your doctor switch your medication?  Can you go back to your old brand?  How is your thyroid?  

This is a bit off topic, but I subscribe to the Bicycling magazine.  I found this article fascinating about the impacts of cycling, swimming or running on ADHD.  

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I hope you figure it out!