Does Concerta Increase Your Appetite?
- Concerta Oral Precautions and Side Effects
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
Warning
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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Appetite: increased
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Increased appetite means you have an excess desire for food. Alternative Names Hyperphagia; Increased appetite; Hunger; Excessive... Read more »
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Appetite: decreased
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