What are the Side effects of Concerta?

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1. hi there, the side effects of concerta are…or can include…

   _ abdominal pain
   _ aggravation, nervousness, hostility, sadness
   _ drug dependence
   _ dizziness
   _ headache
   _ tics
   _ insomnia and prolonged sleepiness
   _ loss of appetite
   _ increased coughing, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection
   _ vomiting
   _ allergic reaction
   _ increased blood pressure
   _ psychosis (abnormal thinking or hallucinations).
   i hope this helps
   yvonne

   yvonne s | Feb 2, 2010 | Reply

2. If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking methylphenidate 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 pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue).

   Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.
   Continue to take methylphenidate 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.

   These are just symptoms for people that take the NORMAL dosage. Otherwise:

   Symptoms of a methylphenidate 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.

   To you and Carolea, Concerta and other methylphenidate containing medications can cause drug dependence. So you should try to control this overuse because if you overdose too much, you can get really sick and possibly die. Of course you’d have to swallow the container too to die.

   Simon Legree | Feb 2, 2010 | Reply

3. my daughter was on it and she went crazy if she didnt have it so i hope you the best luck

   carolea_lamblin | Feb 2, 2010 | Reply

4. Common side effects:
   High Blood Pressure Severe
   Fast Heartbeat Severe
   Abnormal Trouble Sleeping Less Severe
   Loss of Appetite Less Severe
   Nervous Less Severe
   Over Excitement Less Severe

   Infrequent side effects:
   Angina Severe
   Sinus Irritation and Congestion Severe
   Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy Severe
   Hives Severe
   Joint Pain Severe
   Fever Severe
   Involuntary Quivering Severe
   Voluntary Movement Difficulty Severe
   Rash Severe
   Chest Pain Severe
   Reaction due to an Allergy Severe
   Decreased Blood Platelets Severe
   Throat Irritation Less Severe
   Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus Less Severe
   Drowsiness Less Severe
   Dizzy Less Severe
   Head Pain Less Severe
   Cough Less Severe
   Feel Like Throwing Up Less Severe
   Stomach Cramps Less Severe

   Rare side effects:
   Tourette’s Severe
   Blurred Vision Severe
   Problems with Eyesight Severe
   Cramps Severe
   Seizures Severe
   Fit Severe
   Weight Loss Severe
   Anemia Severe
   Decreased White Blood Cells Severe
   Mental Disorder Resulting from Poisonous Agents Severe
   Mood Changes Severe
   Inflammation of the Nose Less Severe
   Pain During Periods Less Severe
   Throwing Up Less Severe
   Diarrhea Less Severe

   red | Feb 2, 2010 | Reply

5. Any side effects or changes in your behavior should be discussed with your Neurologist. They will know what changes, if any, will need to be made.

   bardstale | Feb 2, 2010 | Reply

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