What is Concerta and how is it used?
Concerta is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Concerta may be used alone or with other medications.
Concerta is a central nervous system stimulant.
It is not known if Concerta is safe and effective in children younger than 6 years of age.
What are the possible side effects of Concerta?
Concerta may cause serious side effects including:
- chest pain,
- trouble breathing,
- lightheadedness,
- hallucinations,
- new behavioral problems,
- aggression,
- hostility,
- paranoia
- numbness,
- pain,
- cold feeling,
- unexplained wounds,
- skin color changes in your hands or feet (pale, red or blue), and
- painful erection or an erection lasting over 4 hours
Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.
The most common side effects of Concerta include:
- excessive sweating,
- mood changes,
- nervousness or irritability,
- sleep problems (insomnia),
- fast heart rate,
- pounding heartbeat or fluttering in your chest,
- increased blood pressure,
- loss of appetite,
- weight loss,
- dry mouth,
- nausea,
- stomach pain, and
- headache
Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.
These are not all the possible side effects of Concerta. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side