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FDA Reported Concerta Side Effects: aggression, chest pain, overdose, convulsion, psychotic disorder, dyspnoea exertional, hallucination, visual, headache, weight decreased, vomiting, hypertension.
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Concerta Side Effects Report #5374589-2Health Professional from SWEDEN reported CONCERTA problem on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 20 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISORDINOL, SERTRALINE. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5374590-9
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Health Professional from SWEDEN on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXOFEN, SEVOFLURAN, MARCAINE, RAPIFEN, PROPOFOL, ALVEDON. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5374591-0
Physician from SWEDEN reported CONCERTA problem on June 26, 2007. Male patient, child 8 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT, PROPAVAN, NITRAZEPAM. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5044762-1
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on June 28, 2006. Male patient, weighting 50.71 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: speech disorder. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5045082-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on June 27, 2006. Female patient, weighting 70.00 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: speech disorder, staring. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5047631-6
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 05, 2006. Male patient, child 12 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure inadequately controlled, cardiac hypertrophy, hypertension. CONCERTA dosage: 75 MG DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5050078-X
Pharmacist from CANADA reported CONCERTA problem on July 05, 2006. Male patient, weighting 55.12 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, tooth extraction and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, visual. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LIDOCAIN, FENTANYL TRANSDERMAL SYSTEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5050080-8
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on July 05, 2006. Male patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: priapism. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5051112-3
Health Professional from GERMANY reported CONCERTA problem on July 03, 2006. Male patient, weighting 154.3 lb, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, hypertension, overdose, somnolence, suicide attempt, tachycardia. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUOXETINE. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5051196-2
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on July 05, 2006. Male patient, 14 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: prescribed overdose, psychotic disorder. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5054153-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on July 07, 2006. Male patient, weighting 157.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eyelid function disorder, feeling abnormal, intraocular pressure increased. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5055022-7
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on July 07, 2006. Male patient, weighting 135.8 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral artery stenosis, cerebral infarction, transient ischaemic attack, vasculitis. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5056461-0
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported CONCERTA problem on July 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 103.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5056886-3
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2006. Male patient, child 5 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5056887-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on July 10, 2006. Male patient, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with disturbance in attention, bipolar disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: paranoia. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL, SEROQUEL. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5056888-7
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2006. Female patient, child 10 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOCALIN. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5059769-8
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported CONCERTA problem on July 11, 2006. Male patient, child 10 years of age, weighting 72.75 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac murmur, chest pain. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5060815-6
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on July 14, 2006. Male patient, 15 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with disturbance in attention and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: panic reaction, paranoia. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5061123-X
Physician from GERMANY reported CONCERTA problem on July 18, 2006. Male patient, weighting 107.1 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: immunodeficiency, stomatitis. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5061831-0
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on July 17, 2006. Male patient, 13 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, hallucination, visual, tension, vertigo. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5061832-2
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported CONCERTA problem on July 18, 2006. Male patient, child 11 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral haemorrhage. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5062223-0
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on July 17, 2006. Male patient, 16 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancytopenia. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5062224-2
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported CONCERTA problem on July 19, 2006. Male patient, weighting 72.75 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, vomiting. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5063129-3
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on July 20, 2006. Female patient, weighting 103.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5064381-0
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported CONCERTA problem on July 19, 2006. Male patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, dystonia, fatigue, headache, muscle spasticity, psychomotor hyperactivity, swollen tongue, vomiting. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5064384-6
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on July 21, 2006. Male patient, child 10 years of age, weighting 72.75 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac murmur, chest pain. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5065323-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on July 18, 2006. Male patient, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspepsia, gastric disorder, gastritis, impaired gastric emptying. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5065704-9
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on July 24, 2006. Male patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, psychotic disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: henoch-schonlein purpura. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5072780-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on May 26, 2006. Female patient, weighting 106.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperthyroidism. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5076882-X
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from IRELAND on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, child 10 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: spider naevus. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5076883-1
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported CONCERTA problem on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient, weighting 122.4 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, appendicectomy, gynaecomastia, insomnia, weight decreased. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5077990-X
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, weighting 71.01 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: growth retardation. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5083537-4
Health Professional from GERMANY reported CONCERTA problem on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, 15 years of age, weighting 116.8 lb, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, suicide attempt. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5083539-8
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, weighting 97.00 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: affect lability, aggression, anxiety, crying, disturbance in attention, homicidal ideation, nerve root compression, oral intake reduced. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5083541-6
Physician from IRELAND reported CONCERTA problem on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, weighting 63.93 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, decreased appetite, depressed mood, social avoidant behaviour, weight decreased. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5083542-8
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 08, 2006. Female patient, weighting 116.8 lb, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: raynaud's phenomenon. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5083829-9
Physician from IRELAND reported CONCERTA problem on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, weighting 84.66 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed mood, suicidal ideation. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5083830-5
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, weighting 221.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, hyperhidrosis. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5084679-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Aug 10, 2006. Male patient, child 12 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: homicidal ideation, suicidal ideation. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5084680-6
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 10, 2006. Male patient, child 6 years of age, weighting 48.50 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, aggression and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, crying, dyskinesia, dystonia, fatigue, headache, muscle spasticity, psychomotor hyperactivity, swollen tongue. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL, MELATONIN. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5087457-0
Physician from IRELAND reported CONCERTA problem on Aug 16, 2006. Male patient, weighting 66.14 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: spider naevus. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5087884-1
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia, psychotic disorder. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METADATE CD. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5087885-3
Pharmacist from SPAIN reported CONCERTA problem on Aug 14, 2006. Male patient, child 10 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, vomiting. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5088606-0
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Aug 18, 2006. Male patient, child 10 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, face oedema. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5094934-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Aug 21, 2006. Male patient, 16 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: suicidal ideation. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5094935-7
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Pharmacist from SPAIN on Aug 14, 2006. Male patient, child 10 years of age, was diagnosed with psychomotor hyperactivity and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, vomiting. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5095227-2
Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF reported CONCERTA problem on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: inflammation, oral soft tissue disorder, swelling face. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5095831-1
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Female patient, 26 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, dyspnoea, oesophageal disorder, sensation of foreign body, suicidal ideation, thinking abnormal. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5099559-3
Physician from NETHERLANDS reported CONCERTA problem on Oct 03, 2005. Male patient, child 10 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: weight decreased. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5102241-7
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 31, 2006. Male patient, weighting 86.99 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: affect lability, growth retardation, insomnia, logorrhoea. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5102469-6
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported CONCERTA problem on Aug 31, 2006. Male patient, child 12 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient died on 07/01/2005.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5103513-2
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Aug 29, 2006. Male patient, weighting 306.4 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mental disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, congestive cardiomyopathy, cyanosis, dyspnoea, haematemesis, hepatic failure, renal failure acute, tachycardia. CONCERTA dosage: 36MG IN THE MORNING, 18MG IN THE EVENING. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5105588-3
Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF reported CONCERTA problem on Sept 06, 2006. Female patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oral soft tissue disorder, swelling face. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5106463-0
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 07, 2006. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioneurotic oedema, urticaria. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5107842-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Sept 08, 2006. Female patient, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia, psychotic disorder. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METADATE CD. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5107843-X
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 08, 2006. Male patient, weighting 139.9 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, hiv infection, bipolar i disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, diarrhoea, nausea, therapeutic agent toxicity, vomiting. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COMBIVIR, LITHIUM CARBONATE, SEPTRA, EFAVIRENZ, SIMVASTATIN, ZYPREXA, OLANZAPINE. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5108093-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Sept 08, 2006. Female patient, child 12 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: grand mal convulsion, insomnia. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5108222-1
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 14, 2006. Male patient, child 6 years of age, weighting 52.00 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, crying, emotional disorder, heart rate increased, injury, logorrhoea, psychomotor hyperactivity, restlessness. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5108928-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Sept 08, 2006. Female patient, child 11 years of age, weighting 72.00 lb, was diagnosed with overdose and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, blood pressure increased, crying, gait disturbance, hyperventilation, posturing. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5108929-6
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 08, 2006. Male patient, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, blood pressure diastolic decreased, cardiac failure congestive, cardiomyopathy, ejection fraction decreased, fall, heart rate increased, hypomagnesaemia. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CREATINE, ZYRTEC. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5110395-1
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported CONCERTA problem on Sept 11, 2006. Male patient, child 6 years of age, weighting 51.37 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, insomnia and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MELATONA. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5112897-0
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Sept 14, 2006. Male patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5113433-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, weighting 80.00 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression. CONCERTA dosage: 36 MG ONCE DAILY PO. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5114722-0
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from NETHERLANDS on Sept 08, 2006. Male patient, 15 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5114723-2
Physician from GERMANY reported CONCERTA problem on Sept 15, 2006. Male patient, 14 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gingival disorder, tooth loss. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5115802-6
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Sept 16, 2006. Female patient, 14 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tachycardia. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5116282-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Sept 19, 2006. Male patient, weighting 55.01 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: tourette's disorder. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5116401-2
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Sept 15, 2006. Male patient, weighting 73.85 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, lower respiratory tract infection and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, skin lesion. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIBIOTICS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5116792-2
Physician from SWITZERLAND reported CONCERTA problem on Sept 15, 2006. Female patient, 25 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, hypersensitivity, urticaria. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5117988-6
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 22, 2006. Male patient, child 10 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye haemorrhage. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5118150-3
Physician from SOUTH AFRICA reported CONCERTA problem on Sept 20, 2006. Male patient, child 8 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: akathisia, dyskinesia. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5119572-7
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, weighting 70.55 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyskinesia. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5119764-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Sept 26, 2006. Male patient, child 12 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholelithiasis. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5120309-6
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Sept 22, 2006. Female patient, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with narcolepsy, cataplexy and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: livedo reticularis, oedema peripheral. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MODAFINIL, VEINAMITOL. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5121500-5
Physician from SPAIN reported CONCERTA problem on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, 14 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: proteinuria. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5121666-7
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Health Professional from SPAIN on Sept 25, 2006. Male patient, child 10 years of age, was diagnosed with cough, nasopharyngitis and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coordination abnormal, diplopia, nystagmus. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ROMILAR, DYNAMOGEN, AMOXICILLIN TRIHYDRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5122096-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Oct 04, 2006. Male patient, child 4 years of age, weighting 46.00 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, anger, hallucinations, mixed. CONCERTA dosage: 18 MG 1 TABLET ONCE DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with CLONIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5125705-9
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Pharmacist from GERMANY on Oct 04, 2006. Female patient was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bulimia nervosa. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5126083-1
Physician from SWITZERLAND reported CONCERTA problem on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 25 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperventilation, urticaria. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5127059-0
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from CANADA on Oct 03, 2006. Male patient, child 10 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, hallucination. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5127453-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Oct 03, 2006. Male patient, 22 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic enzyme increased, jaundice. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5128371-1
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2006. Male patient, 37 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: detoxification. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENZODIAZAPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5129227-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Oct 06, 2006. Female patient, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depression, self mutilation. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5130690-X
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Oct 09, 2006. Male patient, 16 years of age, weighting 120.8 lb, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, asthenia, headache, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, thrombocytopenia. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5130808-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Oct 17, 2006. Male patient, child 7 years of age, weighting 50.00 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, disorientation, hallucination, visual. CONCERTA dosage: 18 MG ONCE DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with BENADRYL, IBUPROFEN, ADDERALL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5131212-X
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from SOUTH AFRICA on Oct 10, 2006. Male patient, weighting 59.52 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: akathisia, dyskinesia. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5131564-0
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported CONCERTA problem on Oct 06, 2006. Male patient, 15 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, eye rolling, hallucination, mental status changes, somnolence, syncope, tachycardia. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5131565-2
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from SWEDEN on Sept 11, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, back pain and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: delusional disorder, persecutory type. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TIPAROL. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5131639-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Oct 12, 2006. Female patient, weighting 82.01 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brain neoplasm, convulsion. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5132295-3
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2006. Male patient, weighting 170.0 lb, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5132882-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Oct 12, 2006. Male patient, child 10 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: conjunctival haemorrhage. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5135226-5
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Oct 16, 2006. Male patient, child 12 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, chills, dizziness, incorrect dose administered, palpitations. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5135227-7
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported CONCERTA problem on Oct 17, 2006. Female patient, 29 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: optic neuritis. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOMPERIDONE, ACETAMINOPHEN W, ZOPICLONE. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5135495-1
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Health Professional from SWEDEN on Aug 01, 2006. Female patient, 15 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension, miosis, overdose, stress, tachycardia, tremor, vomiting. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5135496-3
Health Professional from SWEDEN reported CONCERTA problem on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient, 15 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, loss of consciousness, movement disorder, overdose, vomiting. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, PROPIOMAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5135497-5
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Health Professional from SWEDEN on Aug 01, 2006. Female patient, 18 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, incorrect dose administered, overdose. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5136213-3
Health Professional from SWEDEN reported CONCERTA problem on Aug 01, 2006. Female patient, 38 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: feeling abnormal, tremor. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5136214-5
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Health Professional from SWEDEN on Aug 01, 2006. Male patient, 13 years of age, was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, gait disturbance, overdose, tachycardia, tic, tremor. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5136477-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CONCERTA problem on Oct 17, 2006. Male patient, weighting 64.00 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: visual acuity reduced. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Concerta Side Effects Report #5137991-X
CONCERTA problem was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Oct 19, 2006. Male patient, child 7 years of age, weighting 66.14 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with CONCERTA. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: electrocardiogram qt prolonged, heart rate increased. CONCERTA dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Methylphenidate
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682188.html
(meth il fen' i date)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Methylphenidate can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, take it for a longer time, or take it in a different way than prescribed by your doctor. If you take too much methylphenidate, you may find that the medication no longer controls your symptoms, you may feel a need to take large amounts of the medication, and you may experience unusual changes in your behavior. Tell your doctor if you drink or have ever drunk large amounts of alcohol, use or have ever used street drugs, or have overused prescription medications.Do not stop taking methylphenidate without talking to your doctor, especially if you have overused the medication. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually and monitor you carefully during this time. You may develop severe depression if you suddenly stop taking methylphenidate after overusing it.Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer’s patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with methylphenidate and each time you refill your prescription. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You can also visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/cder) or the manufacturer's website to obtain the Medication Guide. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Methylphenidate is used as part of a treatment program for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age). Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Methylin, Methylin ER) is also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep). Methylphenidate is in a class of medications called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.
How should this medicine be used?
Methylphenidate comes as an immediate-release tablet, a chewable tablet, a solution (liquid); an intermediate-acting (extended-release) tablet; a long-acting (extended-release) capsule, and a long-acting (extended release) tablet. The long-acting tablet and capsules supply some medication right away and release the remaining amount as a steady dose of medication over a long time.All of these forms of methylphenidate are taken by mouth. The regular tablets (Ritalin, Methylin), chewable tablets (Methylin), and solution (Methylin) are usually taken 2 to 3 times a day, preferably 35-40 minutes before meals. The last dose should be taken at least several hours before bedtime. The intermediate-acting extended release tablets (Ritalin SR, Metadate ER, Methylin ER) are usually taken once a day in the morning with or without food. The long-acting extended release capsule (Metadate CD) is usually taken once a day before breakfast; the long-acting extended-release tablet (Concerta) and capsule (Ritalin LA) are usually taken once a day in the morning with or without food.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take methylphenidate exactly as directed.
You should thoroughly chew the chewable tablets and then drink a full glass (at least 8 ounces) of water or other liquid. If you take the chewable tablet without enough liquid, the tablet may swell and block your throat and may cause you to choke. If you have chest pain, vomiting, or trouble swallowing or breathing after taking the chewable tablet, you should call your doctor or get emergency medical treatment immediately.
Swallow the intermediate acting and long-acting extended-release tablets and capsules whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.However, if you cannot swallow the long-acting capsules (Metadate CD, Ritalin LA), you may carefully open the capsules and sprinkle the entire contents on a tablespoon of cool or room temperature applesauce. Swallow (without chewing) this mixture immediately after preparation and then drink a glass of water to make sure you have swallowed all of the medicine. Do not store the mixture for future use.
Your doctor may start you on a low dose of methylphenidate and gradually increase your dose, not more often than once every week.
Your condition should improve during your treatment. Call your doctor if your symptoms worsen at any time during your treatment or do not improve after one month.
Your doctor may tell you to stop taking methylphenidate from time to time to see if the medication is still needed. Follow these directions carefully.
Other uses for this medicine
Methylphenidate should not be used to treat depression or excessive tiredness that is not caused by narcolepsy.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking methylphenidate,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to methylphenidate or any other medications.
- tell your doctor if you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or have stopped taking them during the past 14 days. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take methylphenidate until at least 14 days have passed since you last took an MAO inhibitor.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: antidepressants ('mood elevators'); anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); clonidine (Catapres); guanabenz; medications for seizures such as phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin), and primidone (Mysoline); and methyldopa (Aldomet). If you are taking Ritalin LA, also tell your doctor if you take antacids.
- tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had Tourette's syndrome (a condition characterized by the need to perform repeated motions or to repeat sounds or words), facial or motor tics (repeated uncontrollable movements), or verbal tics (repetition of sounds or words that is hard to control), Also tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, or feelings of anxiety, tension, or agitation. Your doctor will probably tell you not to take methylphenidate.
- tell your doctor if anyone in your family has or has ever had an irregular heartbeat or has died suddenly. Also tell your doctor if you have recently had a heart attack and if you have or have ever had a heart defect, high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, heart or blood vessel disease, or other heart problems. Your doctor will probably examine you to see if your heart and blood vessels are healthy. Your doctor may tell you not to take methylphenidate if you have a heart condition or if there is a high risk that you may develop a heart condition.
- also tell your doctor if you have or ever have had seizures, or mental illness. If you are taking the chewable tablets, tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing or if you have phenylketonuria (PKU, a disease in which you must avoid certain foods). If you are taking the long-acting extended-release tablet (Concerta), tell your doctor if you have a a narrowing or blockage of your digestive system.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking methylphenidate, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking methylphenidate.
- you should know that methylphenidate should be used as part of a total treatment program for ADHD, which may include counseling and special education. Make sure to follow all of your doctor's and/or therapist's instructions.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it and take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals, but do not take a dose at or near bedtime. However, if you remember a missed dose when it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Methylphenidate may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nervousness
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- dizziness
- nausea
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- stomach pain
- diarrhea
- headache
- painful menstruation
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
- chest pain
- shortness of breath
- excessive tiredness
- slow or difficult speech
- dizziness or faintness
- weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
- seizures
- changes in vision or blurred vision
- agitation
- abnormal thoughts
- hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
- motor tics or verbal tics
- depression
- mood changes
- fever
- sore throat
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- muscle or joint pain
- hives
- rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
Methylphenidate may cause sudden death in children and teenagers with heart defects or serious heart problems. This medication also may cause sudden death, heart attack or stroke in adults, especially adults with heart defects or serious heart problems. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking this medication.
Methylphenidate may slow children's growth or weight gain. Your child's doctor will watch his or her growth carefully. Talk to your child's doctor if you have concerns about your child's growth or weight gain while he or she is taking this medication. Talk to your child's doctor about the risks of giving methylphenidate to your child.
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature, away from light and excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Store methylphenidate in a safe place so that no one else can take it accidentally or on purpose. Keep track of how many tablets or capsules are left so you will know if any are missing. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- vomiting
- agitation
- shaking of hands that you cannot control
- muscle twitching
- seizures
- loss of consciousness
- inappropriate happiness
- confusion
- hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
- sweating
- flushing
- headache
- fever
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
- widening of pupils (black circles in the middle of the eyes)
- dry mouth
What other information should I know?
If you are taking methylphenidate long-acting tablets (Concerta), you may notice something that looks like a tablet in your stool. This is just the empty tablet shell, and this does not mean that you did not get your complete dose of medication.
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your response to methylphenidate.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. This prescription is not refillable. Be sure to schedule appointments with your doctor on a regular basis so that you do not run out of medication.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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