Just as with all ADHD medications, there are possible Concerta side effects. This prescription medication is well tolerated in most patients with only minor or no adverse reactions experienced at all. Follow your doctor's instructions to minimize any adverse symptoms. If you experience any common negative symptoms while taking this prescription medication, that persist or worsen, contact your doctor. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any severe or major reactions.

Concerta is the brand name for methylphenidate HCI and is a central nervous system stimulant drug. It is prescribed to treat ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults and children six years of age and older. http://www.concerta.net/medicationguide.html Methylphenidate is also prescribed to treat narcolepsy, a sleep disorder. Methylphenidate is available as a chewable tablet, immediate release tablet, an oral liquid solution, intermediate-acting (extended release) tablet and a long-acting (extended release) capsule. Carefully follow the directions on your prescription label and as directed by your doctor. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682188.html

Talk to your doctor about potential side effects when taking this medication as well as any circumstances where you should stop or discontinue the prescribed ADHD medicine regimen. More than 53 million prescriptions have been written and is generally well tolerated by most patients but Concerta side effects are possible. http://www.concerta.net/children/adhd-medication-safety-concerta-side-effects.html Follow your doctor's instructions on taking this ADHD medication to minimize adverse reactions.

Some of the common negative reactions to methylphenidate include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, nervousness, difficulty in falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, stomach pain, diarrhea, dry mouth, heartburn, muscle tightness, headache, painful menstruation, uncontrollable movement of body parts, decreased sexual desire; tingling, burning or numbness in the feet or hands. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682188.html If any of these common negative symptoms persist or worsen, contact your doctor immediately.

Serious adverse reactions are possible with the use of methylphenidate. If you experience any of the following symptoms seek immediate medical attention.

Severe adverse reactions include chest pain, shortness of breath, pounding, fast or irregular heartbeat, slow speech, difficult speech, excessive tiredness, seizures, numbness or weakness of an arm or leg, blurred vision, vision changes, feeling suspicious of others, agitation, believing things that are not true, hallucinating, depression, mood changes, fever, motor tics, verbal tics, abnormally excited mood, rash, hives, difficulty swallowing or breathing, blisters, peeling skin and itching. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682188.html http://www.drugs.com/sfx/concerta-side-effects.html http://www.concerta.net/children/adhd-medication-safety-concerta-side-effects.html

Patients with certain medical conditions should not take methylphenidate. Talk to your doctor about your complete medical history before taking this medication. This is not a complete list of potential adverse reactions. If you notice any other effects that are not listed above contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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