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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Bedwetting (enuresis) is the involuntary discharge of urine during sleep. It is called bedwetting after the age by which bladder control should have... Read more »
Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »
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ADHD does not cause enuresis (bedwetting) and it is not listed as a symptom of ADHD. However, there seems to be a higher incidence rate in children... Read more »
Parents of children who take attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medicines like Concerta and Strattera are nine times more likely to also... Read more »