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 lead to reduced...
Read moreAsthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address the somewhat puzzling fact that some... Read more »
Go to the MidWest and the typical lifestyle habit you will see - people eating many, if not most of their meals at buffets and cafeterias... Read more »
Click Here for Part One Various experts have commented on the risky effects modern lifestyles have for teens and young adults who might... Read more »
I would like to discuss food allergy in adults, and symptoms that one may experience with food allergies. Fortunately, food allergy is... Read more »
The health care professions are all facing an aging and rising tide of baby boomers, and many of these patients are going to be suffering... 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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What Is It? Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the intestines that causes diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, loss of appetite, and other symptoms... Read more »
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What Is It? Trauma to the head can cause several types of head injuries. They include: Skull fracture - A skull fracture is a crack... Read more »
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Still's disease - adult; AOSDSymptomsAlmost all patients will have fever, joint pain, sore throat, and a rash.Joint pain, warmth, and swelling are... Read more »
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Language impairment; Impairment of speech; Inability to speak; Aphasia; Dysarthria; Slurred speech; Dysphonia voice disorders Home Care ... Read more »