Concerta: side effects

The decision to use the Concerta pill should be based on a careful assessment of the severity of the condition and consideration of age. For patients who are considering stimulant treatment, a thorough history and physical examination, including measurement of blood pressure and heart rate, should be performed. This is done to prevent possible adverse reactions, which include:

• CNS disorders: insomnia, nervousness, headache, emotional lability, aggression, agitation, anxiety, depression, irritability, behavior disorders, mood swings, tics, insomnia, panic attacks, dizziness, dyskinesia, psychomotor hyperactivity.
• Nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infections, sinusitis.
• Anorexia, decreased appetite, a moderate decrease in body weight gain.
• Cardiovascular system disorders: arrhythmia, tachycardia, palpitations, increased blood pressure.
• Hypersensitivity reactions, such as angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, ear edema, bullous reactions, skin flaking, urticaria, itching, skin rash, and eczema;
• Upper abdominal pain is the most common complaint among children.

If these symptoms occur, you should see your doctor and work with him to adjust the correct dosage or to stop Concerta medication for a certain time. Some people may develop a dependence on Concerta medication while taking this drug for a long time.

Not taking the medication can also lead to a state of dependence.

Symptoms of withdrawal symptoms include:

•  A feeling of needing to take the medication daily
• The feeling that you need to overdose on the drug to get the same effect

If you have been addicted to drugs or alcohol, you should be meticulous when taking Concerta methylphenidate. This is because the risk of addiction to Concerta may increase.

Concerta: weight loss

Concerta reduces appetite and increases metabolism, resulting in weight loss in some people. Clinical trials have shown 6.5% weight loss in the group of adults who took Concerta pills, compared to 3.3% in the group that took a placebo.

Concerta and alcohol

 People who take alcohol and Methylphenidate Concerta may experience effects such as:

• decreased motor reflexes
• dizziness due to the interaction of alcohol and methylphenidate
• nausea and vomiting

 Taking enough Concerta increases the risk of heart failure. More serious side effects may include addiction, psychosis (delirium or hallucinations), delirium, mania, panic attacks, agitation, aggression, and seizures.