Serious Ritalin SR Side Effects
Some
Ritalin SR side effects, while uncommon, are potentially serious and should be reported to your healthcare provider. These include:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Confusion
- Chest tightness, chest pain, or heart palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Depression (see Ritalin SR and Depression)
- More outgoing or aggressive behavior than normal
- Strange behavior
- Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not really there)
- Agitation or restlessness
- Fainting
- Seizures
- Uncontrolled movements of the head, neck, mouth, arms, or legs (known as tics)
- Signs of an allergic reaction, including:
- Unexplained skin rash
- Itching
- Hives
- Wheezing or difficulty breathing
Rare Ritalin SR Side Effects
Rare
Ritalin SR side effects were reported in very few people taking the medicine. Given how uncommon they occur, it can be difficult to tell whether these side effects are actually caused by the medication or by something else.
Some of these rare side effects of Ritalin SR include, but are not limited to:
If you suffer from
seizures, heart problems, or mental problems, Ritalin SR can aggravate the symptoms associated with these conditions.
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