Concerta How It Works
Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
Uses
Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational and social measures. When used to treat ADHD, patients may find they have increased attention, decreased impulsiveness, and decreased hyperactivity (see also Notes section). This medication is a mild stimulant that works...
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From Our Experts
My ADD Concerta Experience
Ah yes, the never ending debate of medicating, over-medicating, under-medicating and misdiagnosing ADD/ADHD. For me, I'd have to say it was... Read more »
ADHD Medication Interactions
Drug interactions are when some substance negatively impact how a medication works. Medication can be affected in different ways: The... Read more »
From Our Sources
Study: Focalin works faster than Concerta
A small study suggests that extended-release Focalin eases the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder more quickly than... Read more »
Doctors begin study of alcohol and ADHD drugs like Concerta
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 »
Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR...
Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »
Concerta's formulation may make it harder to abuse
Concerta's maker says that the drug is manufactured to make it harder to abuse. Concerta is made with "Oros technology," which makes the pills harder... Read more »
Clinical trial: Effects of different doses of Concerta in adul...
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 »
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