Common Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Abdominal pain, Nervousness.

Expert advice for Concerta Tablet

Do not take methylphenidate if you are allergic to methylphenidate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Doctor’s advice should be considered in case of patients with following history of disease conditions: thyroid problem, heart, liver or kidney problems, high blood pressure; compromised blood supply to brain, hands and legs, or have diseases of blood vessels of such as a stroke (weakness or paralysis of part or whole of body), swelling and weakening of part of a blood vessel (aneurysm), narrow or blocked blood vessels, or inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis); increased pressure in your eye (glaucoma); tumor of your adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma) which leads to episodic or sustained increase in blood pressure; narrowing or blockage of your gut or food-pipe; fits (seizures, convulsions, epilepsy) or any abnormal brain scans (EEGs); other mental disease.
Do not take methylphenidate if you have ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines or street drugs.
Avoid taking methylphenidate during menstruation.
You should not take methylphenidate on the day of your surgery if a certain type of anesthetic such as ketamine, halothane, isoflurane, sevoflurane etc. are being used.
Do not drive or use machinery if you feel dizzy, have problems focusing or have blurred vision after taking methylphenidate.

Q. Is Concerta a monoamine oxidase inhibitor/ opiate/ amphetamine?
Concerta is central nervous system stimulant drug that is used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties). It is not monoamine oxidase inhibitor or an opiate. It is similar in function to amphetamine, but milder in nature

Q. Is Ritalin/Concerta same as Concerta?
Ritalin and Concerta are proprietary (brand) names of Concerta

Q. Can I take Ritalin for weight loss/ anxiety/ depression?
Ritalin (i.e. Methylphenidate) cannot be used to treat weight loss, anxiety or depression. They, on the contrary, are the side effects of the methylphenidate

Q. Does Concerta keep you awake or help you focus?
Yes, Concerta increases wakefulness, vigilance and attention span

Q. Does Concerta make you high?
Concerta has the ability to alter mood and feelings such that the effects are perceived by some as pleasant or ‘high'. Concerta belongs to a sub schedule X consisting psychotropic and habit forming substances. It is available strictly as per the prescription and should always be used as advised by doctor

Q. Does Concerta work like Adderall?
Both Concerta and Adderall (amphetamine) are central nervous system stimulants but used for different indications (uses). Take your doctor's advice before using any medicine

Q. Does Concerta expire/ go bad?
Like all other medicines, Concerta expires.The expiry date is mentioned on the pill-box or strip. Concerta should not be used beyond this date of expiry.