concerta
methylphenidate
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What is the most important information I should know about Concerta?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities concerta. Concerta may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, or impairyour ability to concentrate concerta. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, blurredvision, or impaired concentration, avoid these activities concerta.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the sustained- or extended-release formulationsof methylphenidate (Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA, Metadate ER, Metadate CD, MethylinER, Concerta) concerta. Swallow these whole with water or another beverage concerta. They arespecially formulated to release medication slowly in the body concerta. Alternatively,the Ritalin LA and Metadate CD capsules may be opened and the contents sprinkledonto a tablespoon of applesauce (not warm), and the mixture swallowed immediately concerta. Do not save the mixture for later use concerta. The capsule contents should be swallowedwhole and not crushed or chewed concerta.
What is Concerta?
• Concerta is a mild stimulant to the central nervous system (brain andnerves) concerta. The exact way that Concerta works is unknown concerta.
• Concerta is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy concerta.
• Concerta may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide concerta.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Concerta?
• Do not take Concerta if you have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitorsuch as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)in the last 14 days concerta.
• Do not take Concerta without first talking to your doctor if you have
· an allergy to Concerta;
· severe tension, agitation, or anxiety;
· glaucoma;
· motor tics or have been diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome;
· depression;
· a psychotic condition such as schizophrenia;
· epilepsy or another seizure disorder;
· high blood pressure (hypertension);
· a history of alcohol or drug abuse; or
· a narrowing or blockage of your gastrointestinal tract (esophagus,stomach, or intestines) concerta.
• You may not be able to take Concerta, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove concerta.
• Concerta is in the FDA pregnancy category C concerta. This means that it is notknown whether Concerta will be harmful to an unborn baby concerta. Do not take Concertawithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment concerta.
• It is not known whether Concerta passes into breast milk concerta. Do not takeConcerta without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby concerta.
How should I take Concerta?
• Take Concerta exactly as directed by your doctor concerta. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain the instructionsto you concerta.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water concerta.
• Take each dose of Ritalin or Methylin 30 to 45 minutes before a meal concerta.
• The sustained-release forms of methylphenidate (Ritalin-SR, MetadateER, Metadate CD, Methylin ER, Concerta) can be taken with or without food concerta.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the sustained- or extended-release formulationsof methylphenidate (Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA, Metadate ER, Metadate CD, MethylinER, Concerta) concerta. Swallow these whole with water or another beverage concerta. They arespecially formulated to release medication slowly in the body concerta. Alternatively,the Ritalin LA and Metadate CD capsules may be opened and the contents sprinkledonto a tablespoon of applesauce (not warm), and the mixture swallowed immediately concerta. Do not save the mixture for later use concerta. The capsule contents should be swallowedwhole and not crushed or chewed concerta.
• If you are taking Concerta, do not be alarmed if you see in your stoolwhat looks like a tablet concerta. This is the outer shell of the tablet, the medicationhas been absorbed by your body concerta.
• Store Concerta at room temperature away from moisture and heat concerta.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember concerta. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyschedule dose unless otherwise directed by your doctor concerta. Do not take a doubledose of this medication concerta.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention concerta.
• Symptoms of a Concerta overdose include agitation, tremors (shaking),muscle twitches, seizures, confusion, hallucinations, sweating, flushing, headache,fast or irregular heartbeat, large pupils, and dryness of the mouth and eyes concerta.
What should I avoid while taking Concerta?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities concerta. Concerta may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, or impairyour ability to concentrate concerta. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, blurredvision, or impaired concentration, avoid these activities concerta.
What are the possible side effects of Concerta?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingConcerta and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· an irregular or fast heartbeat;
· chest pains or very high blood pressure (blurred vision, severe headache,flushing);
· unusual behavior or confusion; or
· liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal painor discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue) concerta.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur concerta. Continueto take Concerta and talk to your doctor if you experience
· insomnia (difficulty sleeping);
· nervousness;
· drowsiness;
· dizziness;
· headache;
· blurred vision;
· tics (repetitive movements);
· abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting;
· decreased appetite or weight loss; or
· slower weight gain and/or growth concerta.
• Concerta may cause drug dependence concerta.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur concerta. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome concerta.
What other drugs will affect Concerta?
• Do not take Concerta if you have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitorsuch as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)in the last 14 days concerta.
• Before taking Concerta, tell your doctor if you are taking any of thefollowing medicines:
· warfarin (Coumadin);
· phenytoin (Dilantin);
· phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton);
· primidone (Mysoline);
· a tricyclic antidepressant such as nortriptyline (Pamelor), amitriptyline(Elavil, Endep), doxepin (Sinequan), desipramine (Norpramin), clomipramine (Anafranil),or imipramine (Tofranil);
· a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor such as fluoxetine (Prozac),fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft);
· clonidine (Catapres); or
· guanethidine (Ismelin) concerta.
• You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you aretaking any of the medicines listed above concerta.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Concerta concerta. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products concerta.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about Concerta written for healthprofessionals that you may read concerta.
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