Misuse or abuse of methylphenidate may result in serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems.
Methylphenidate should be given cautiously to emotionally unstable patients, especially if there is a history of alcohol or drug abuse. These patients may be more likely to unnecessarily increase their doses or take this medication too often. Long-term overuse of this medication may...
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Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of diabetesmine.com. Remember that little discussion about abandoning the established A1c for a... Read more »
When is a child's weight average and when is it considered to be in the worrisome range or "obese"? Two interesting studies presented at... Read more »
The number of adults with bipolar disorder is estimated to be anywhere from 2.6% to 3.9% of adults in the United States. Given that there... Read more »
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This is a study to compare the safety and effectiveness of five different dose levels of Concerta extended-release tablets compared to a placebo in... Read more »
A European study showed that Concerta significantly eased symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults. The trial was carried out... Read more »
Concerta, a drug used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children, also shows promise for adults, based on results of a new study.... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Concerta for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Previously the stimulant could... Read more »
This is a study to evaluate the long-term safety of methylphenidate hydrochloride (Concerta) extended-release tablets at five dose levels (36 mg, 54... Read more »