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What is Concerta? This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The drug works by altering the amount of certain natural substances in the brain. The main effect is to help increase the ability to pay attention, focus on an activity and control behavioral problems. Medication can also help you stay organized and improve your listening skills.
1. How to use Concerta
Before taking the medicine, carefully read the instructions for use of the medicine provided by the pharmacist. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist right away. Do not self-medicate without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Concerta is to be taken by mouth and as directed by your doctor, usually once a day in the morning. If you take this medicine late in the day, it may cause trouble sleeping.
You need to swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 ml). Do not crush or chew the medicine. Because doing so would release all of the medication at once, increasing the risk of side effects. You should only split the tablets when they are marked and told to do so by your doctor or pharmacist.
Take Concerta regularly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember and not miss a dose, take it at the same time each day.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and individual response to treatment. Your doctor will instruct you to gradually increase or decrease the dose of the drug as appropriate. Absolutely do not arbitrarily increase / decrease the dose or stop the drug without consulting the doctor / pharmacist.
In the event that you suddenly stop taking Concerta, you may experience serious symptoms such as: depression, suicidal thoughts or other mental/mood changes. If you have been using methylphenidate for a long time or in high doses, tell your doctor or pharmacist right away. To avoid serious symptoms, your doctor may reduce your dose slowly.
Although Concerta works for many people, it can sometimes be addictive. If you have a stimulant use disorder (such as drug/alcohol abuse or addiction), your risk of addiction is increased. Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor to reduce the risk of addiction.
During the time you use the drug, if your condition does not improve or worsen, please report it to your doctor/pharmacist to promptly adjust the treatment regimen accordingly.
Người bệnh nên uống thuốc Concerta theo chỉ định của bác sĩ
2. Concerta . side effects
Some side effects may occur such as: restlessness, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, nausea, vomiting or headache. If any of these effects persist or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist right away.
Concerta can increase blood pressure when used. That's why it's important to check your blood pressure regularly and let your doctor know if your blood pressure rises. An additional group of possible side effects are signs of blood flow problems in the fingers or toes (such as cold, numbness, pain, or skin color changes), unusual sores on the fingers or toes, irregular heartbeat, mental/mood/behavioral changes (such as agitation, aggression, mood swings, unusual thoughts, suicidal thoughts), uncontrolled muscle movements control (such as convulsions, tremors), sudden uncontrollable words/sounds, vision changes (such as blurred vision).
Call the nearest medical facility right away for help if you have any very serious side effects such as: fainting, seizures, heart attack symptoms (such as chest/jaw/arm pain) left side, shortness of breath, unusual sweating), symptoms of a stroke (such as weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, sudden vision changes, confusion).
It is very rare for men taking Concerta to experience pain or an erection lasting more than 4 hours. But carers/parents should also be wary of this serious side effect in boys. If an erection is prolonged or too painful, stop using the medicine and call your doctor right away for prompt treatment.
Very serious allergic reactions to the use of Concerta are rare. However, when you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction such as: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing, etc. You should also tell your doctor/pharmacist right away.
In addition to the side effects mentioned above, there are other effects not listed. If you notice any other side effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
3. Precautionary measures
Before taking methylphenidate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to dexmethylphenidate or to any other allergies you have had.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have a history of heart disease/blood pressure or a family history of heart problems (such as sudden cardiac death, irregular heartbeat) ), personal or family history of mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis, suicidal thoughts) overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) , seizures, intestinal problems (such as narrowing/blocking). Methylphenidate is very similar to dexmethylphenidate. Do not use medicine containing dexmethylphenidate while using methylphenidate.
Do not use alcohol, stimulants while taking the drug, because the drug can make you dizzy. In case, you use Concerta pills for a long time, they can affect the growth rate, weight and height of the child as an adult. To reduce this risk, your doctor may recommend that you stop taking the medicine for a short time and regularly check your child's weight and height, and consult your doctor or pharmacist if anything unusual happens. .
Người bệnh không nên sử dụng bia rượu khi uống thuốc Concerta
The elderly may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially trouble sleeping, weight loss, or chest pain. Please discuss with your doctor, to adjust the dose accordingly.
During pregnancy, methylphenidate should only be used when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking. This medicine has an effect on the mammary glands. Therefore, when taking Concerta, consult your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Methylphenidate is very similar to dexmethylphenidate, so do not use medicine containing dexmethylphenidate while using methylphenidate. The aim is to limit possible drug interactions.
This concerta may interfere with certain medical/laboratory tests (especially brain tests for Parkinson's disease), possibly causing false test results. Therefore, to ensure that the test results are always correct, you should inform the medical staff before taking the test. Adhering to the correct dosage and directions when taking the drug will bring high efficiency and safety to the patient's health.
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Reference source: webmd.com
