If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: confusion, agitation, sweating, flushing, wide pupils, persistent tremor, muscle twitching,...
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Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »
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 »
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 reader whose son has been taking Concerta since age 3 asks Dr. Melvin Oatis if she should be concerned about long-term use of the medicine 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 »