Concerta

Concerta is a prescription medication used to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Concerta belongs to a group of drugs called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, which works by changing the amount of natural substances in the brain to decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity.

This medication comes in an extended release tablet and is usually taken once a a day in the morning. The extended release tablets should be taken 30 to 45 minutes before a meal.

Do not chew, divide, or break Concerta tablets. Swallow Concerta tablets whole.

Common side effects of Concerta are headache, decreased appetite, and stomach ache.

Concerta is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Concerta in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Concerta may harm others, and is against the law.

Tell your doctor if you or your child have (or have a family history of) ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines or street drugs.

Drug Dependence

Concerta should be given cautiously to patients with a history of drug dependence or alcoholism. Chronic abusive use can lead to marked tolerance and psychological dependence with varying degrees of abnormal behavior. Frank psychotic episodes can occur, especially with parenteral abuse. Careful supervision is required during withdrawal from abusive use, since severe depression may occur. Withdrawal following chronic therapeutic use may unmask symptoms of the underlying disorder that may require follow-up.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [1] Mental Health [2]

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Beth Bolt, RPh [3]

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"Concerta", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine [4]

http://www.rxwiki.com/concerta [5]

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Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [7]

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Centrally acting sympathomimetics [8]

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Anyssa Garza, PharmD [9] Beth Bolt, RPh [3] Teresa Brucker, Pharm.D [10] Eric Ho, Pharm.D [11]

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Concerta treats symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This medication can cause a loss of appetite and cause difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

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