ADHD Articles A-Z
Avoiding Concerta Withdrawal -- How to Stop Taking Concerta
Concerta can cause withdrawal symptoms if it is taken in high doses and then quickly stopped. This eMedTV segment explains how to stop taking Concerta and highlights some of the Concerta withdrawal symptoms, such as extreme fatigue and depression.
This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the different types of behavior therapy for ADHD, such as social skills training, support groups, and parenting skill training. The need for clear rules and consistent scheduling is also emphasized.
Buy Metadate Without a Prescription
Although you can buy Metadate without a prescription, it is illegal to do so. As this page of the eMedTV library explains, buying or using the drug without a prescription is against federal and most state laws, and can be dangerous for your health.
Buy Ritalin Without a Prescription
It is illegal to buy Ritalin without a prescription. As this segment of the eMedTV library explains, buying the drug without a prescription is against federal and state laws, and can be dangerous, because the medication is not suitable for everyone.
This portion of the eMedTV library explores the potential causes of ADHD, including environmental factors and genetics. This article also debunks the myth that ADHD is caused solely by social factors or poor child-rearing.
Concerta is a prescription medication that is used to cause a calming effect in people with ADHD. This eMedTV article explains how Concerta works, outlines some potential side effects, and offers some tips for when and how to take the medicine.
As this eMedTV resource explains, Concerta can be habit-forming when not taken as prescribed. This page also describes how Concerta abuse can have potentially dangerous consequences, such as an irregular heartbeat and/or cardiovascular failure.
This eMedTV article explains the reasons you may want to avoid mixing Concerta and alcohol. This article talks about how taking Concerta and alcohol together may affect your ability to perform certain tasks that require complete concentration.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explores Concerta and depression, explaining that although depression could be a potential side effect of Concerta, the medication is sometimes used off-label to treat symptoms of depression.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explores Concerta and hair loss, explaining that although hair loss can be a side effect of the active ingredient in Concerta, hair loss was not reported as a common side effect of Concerta in short-term studies.
It may not be safe to take Concerta during pregnancy. This eMedTV article explores Concerta and pregnancy, explaining how the FDA has classified Concerta as a pregnancy Category C medicine and outlining some of the complications Concerta may cause.
This eMedTV page explores Concerta and thyroid problems. This page explains that people with thyroid problems may want to avoid Concerta because the drug can make the problems associated with an overactive thyroid worse or can lead to other problems.
Weight loss may be a potential side effect of Concerta. This eMedTV article explores Concerta and weight loss, explaining that the drug can be prescribed to help with weight loss, even though the FDA has not approved it for this use.
This eMedTV page explains that people who are taking Concerta should generally be started on a lower dosage of the drug; if necessary, the dosage may be increased slowly. This page also offers some tips on when and how to take your Concerta dosage.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explores potential Concerta drug interactions with other medicines, such as certain antidepressants, seizure medications, and MAOIs. This page explains how these interactions with Concerta can lead to problems.
The FDA has not approved the use of Concerta for adults with ADHD. This eMedTV segment explains how your healthcare provider can still prescribe Concerta as an off-label use to treat adult ADHD, and describes who should not take the medication.
This eMedTV resource covers some of the effects of a Concerta overdose (such as fast breathing, shakiness, and confusion) and explains how a recent Concerta overdose can be treated by pumping the stomach or administering certain medicines.
This eMedTV page explains that even though there may be side effects with Concerta, sexual side effects were not reported in studies as either a common or rare complaint. This page also covers what to do if you develop Concerta sexual side effects.
As this eMedTV article explains, some of the more common side effects of Concerta include abdominal pain, upper respiratory infection, and headache. Concerta side affects is a common misspelling of Concerta side effects.
Some of the most common Concerta side effects can include headaches, tics, and loss of appetite. This eMedTV segment also highlights some of the more serious side effects of Concerta, such as hallucinations, fainting, and thoughts of suicide.
Concerta affects certain chemicals in the brain, which causes a calming effect in people with ADHD. This eMedTV page explains how Concerta can treat symptoms of ADHD in children and teenagers. This page also lists off-label Concerta uses.
Concerta Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV page highlights several Concerta warnings and precautions, such as the risk of increased blood pressure or heart rate, potential drug interactions, and possible vision problems. This page also covers who should not take the medication.
Concerta Without a Prescription
It is illegal under federal and some state laws to use or buy Concerta without a prescription. This part of the eMedTV archives also explains why it is dangerous to use Concerta without the supervision of your healthcare provider.