Methylphenidate contraindications

List of contraindications
Anxiety/tension/agitation Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Anxiety/tension/agitation
Marked anxiety, tension, and agitation are contraindications to Methylphenidate hydrochloride, since the drug may aggravate these symptoms. Methylphenidate is contraindicated also in patients known to be hypersensitive to the drug, in patients with glaucoma, and in patients with motor tics or with a family history or diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome. Return to top

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Methylphenidate is contraindicated during treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and also within a minimum of 14 days following discontinuation of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (hypertensive crises may result). Return to top