Ritalin Coupons & Prices

Ritalin FAQs

How much does Ritalin cost without insurance?

The average retail price of Ritalin prescription drugs without insurance can be expensive with a cash price of $98.54 for 60, 10mg tablets. Using a SingleCare Ritalin discount card can lower that price to as low as $20.02 for 60, 10mg tablets of generic Ritalin. Remember to use your coupon for Ritalin at your local pharmacy.

How much does Ritalin cost with insurance?

With insurance, the copay price for Ritalin typically varies depending on your health insurance plan and its coverage. You can use a SingleCare savings card and reduce your total out-of-pocket cost for your next Ritalin prescription or refill. Have your pharmacist at your local pharmacy compare coupons and pricing so you can maximize your savings and get the lowest price possible for your prescription drugs.

Does Medicare cover Ritalin and how much does it cost?

Ritalin is typically covered by Medicare insurance plans. The average copay with Medicare can range from $3 to $69 depending on the insurance plan’s coverage. SingleCare may be less expensive than Medicare at participating pharmacies. You can ask your local pharmacist to compare prices at checkout.

Is there a generic of Ritalin?

Methylphenidate is the generic version of Ritalin. Methylphenidate is produced by various manufacturers including Accord Healthcare, Novel Labs, and Oxford Pharmaceuticals. 

What is Ritalin?

Ritalin is a brand-name prescription drug approved by the FDA. It is a central nervous system stimulant. The generic name of Ritalin is Methylphenidate. Ritalin is typically prescribed for adults and children aged 6 years and older. The exact way in which Ritalin works is unclear; however, it increases the availability of certain neurotransmitters (norepinephrine and dopamine) which are believed to play a role in behavior and attention. 

Ritalin is prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It can also be used for the treatment of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that results in excessive daytime sleepiness and uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep.

Ritalin comes in the form of a tablet that is taken orally before meals. The dosage to be taken is prescribed based on the person’s overall medical condition and response to treatment. Ritalin should only be used with a prescription from a healthcare provider. Consult your doctor or health care professional before stopping using Ritalin if you have been using it for an extended period of time.

What are the side effects of Ritalin?

Common side effects of Ritalin include headaches, nausea, dry mouth, loss of appetite, and insomnia. Other side effects of Ritalin include nervousness, fast heart beat, palpitations, sweating, and stomach pain. Consult a healthcare provider if side effects develop, persist, or worsen. 

Serious side effects of Ritalin include prolonged or painful erections (priapism) and circulation problems in the fingers and toes. Circulation problems, such as Raynaud’s phenomenon, can cause numbness or discoloration in the fingers and toes. Other serious side effects include slowed growth in children. Before taking Ritalin, tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to methylphenidate or are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medication. 

Ritalin may cause heart-related problems such as heart attack, stroke, and increased blood pressure. Ritalin has also been known to cause psychiatric problems such as aggression, hostility, and psychosis. 

Consult a healthcare provider for medical advice about other possible side effects, warnings, and precautions before taking Ritalin.