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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Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »
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 »
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 role that alcohol plays in the way attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs like Ritalin and Concerta work is the subject of a new... Read more »
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are studying the way people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) respond to... Read more »