Drug Interactions With the Methylphenidate Patch (Cont.)

 
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Using the methylphenidate patch with a tricyclic antidepressant can increase the amount of the antidepressant in your blood, perhaps increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your dose of the antidepressant.
 
Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)
Using the methylphenidate patch with warfarin can increase the amount of warfarin in your blood, perhaps increasing your risk of bleeding. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of these medications.
 

Drug Interactions With the Methylphenidate Patch: Final Thoughts

It is possible that not every methylphenidate patch drug interaction was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific drug interactions with the methylphenidate patch that may apply to you.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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