The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended. However, be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. Your doctor will determine the best dosage to suit your needs. Concerta comes as a tablets that are taken once daily. This drug is only taken once each day since it lasts for about 12 hours in your body.
The typical starting dosage for adults, ages 18 to 65 years, is 18 mg to 36 mg taken by mouth once daily in the morning. Your doctor may increase your Concerta dose by 18 mg daily each week after starting the drug.
After at least a week, your doctor may increase your dosage to 54 mg per day. After another week, if that dosage is still not working for you, your doctor may increase your dosage to 72 mg daily. The maximum dosage of Concerta in adults is 72 mg each day. Other drugs that contain methylphenidate include Quillichew and Ritalin. This is because your body may already be adjusted to the medication. For children ages 6 to 17 years, the typical starting dosage of Concerta is 18 mg taken by mouth once daily in the morning.
Their doctor may increase their dosage by 18 mg daily each week. For example, you or your child may take 18 mg of Concerta for the first week of treatment.
If after another week the medication is still not effective, they may increase it to 54 mg each day. The maximum daily dosage of Concerta in younger children, ages 6 to 12 years, is 54 mg each day. In adolescents ages 13 to 17 years, the maximum daily dosage of Concerta is 72 mg daily. If you or your child misses a dose of Concerta, it may be best to wait until the next day to take the drug. Never take more than one dose of Concerta at a time to make up for a missed dose.
Doing this can lead to an overdose of Concerta, which can be very serious. They will be able to recommend the best time to restart the medication.
A medication timer may be useful, too. Concerta is meant to be used as a long-term treatment. Sometimes your doctor may stop your medication to see if your symptoms have improved and whether you still need the medication.
Concerta can cause mild or serious side effects. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking Concerta. These lists do not include all possible side effects. For more information on the possible side effects of Concerta, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can give you tips on how to deal with any side effects that may be bothersome.
These side effects were reported in clinical studies of people taking Concerta in dosages that are approved to treat ADHD and in dosages that are not approved to treat ADHD. Your individual side effects may vary depending on your prescribed dosage of the drug. Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. You may wonder how often certain side effects occur with this drug, or whether certain side effects pertain to it.
As with most drugs, some people can have an allergic reaction after taking Concerta. Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction can include:. A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include:.
Call your doctor right away if you have a severe allergic reaction to Concerta. Some people may develop dependence on Concerta when taking this drug. With drug dependence, your body needs the drug in order for you to feel normal. Not taking the drug could cause you to have abnormal behaviors.
If you have a history of drug or alcohol dependence, you should be very careful when taking Concerta. This is because your risk of dependence on Concerta may be increased. If you have a history of drug or alcohol misuse, your doctor may prescribe a different medication for you. If you have concerns about drug dependence while using Concerta, talk with your doctor.
They can discuss your treatment options with you. This drug can decrease your appetite, which may cause weight loss. In clinical trials , weight loss occurred in 6. Of those taking a placebo treatment with no active drug , 3. They can recommend diet tips to help you maintain a healthy weight during treatment. Depression is a possible side effect of Concerta.
However, in clinical trials , depression occurred in only 1. Of those taking a placebo treatment with no active drug , 0. They can monitor your symptoms and recommend if you should continue treatment with Concerta. Headaches are a common side effect of Concerta. In clinical trials , headaches occurred in Of those taking a placebo treatment with no active drug , They can recommend ways to help relieve your headaches.
Some people feel tired while taking Concerta. This side effect is also known as fatigue lack of energy. They can recommend ways to help you improve your energy levels. However, after Concerta was approved for use, some people taking the drug have reported hair loss. They can recommend ways to manage this side effect.
With insomnia, you can have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. This is a common side effect in people taking this drug, probably because Concerta is a stimulant. These types of drugs cause you to have increased energy and feel more awake. In clinical trials , insomnia occurred in Of those taking a placebo treatment with no active drug , 6. They can recommend ways to improve the quality of your sleep. Nausea is a common side effect of Concerta.
In clinical trials , nausea occurred in They can recommend ways to improve this side effect. You can also try to avoid taking Concerta on an empty stomach. It might help you feel less nauseous if you eat breakfast before you take your Concerta dose, or if you take your dose with a large glass of milk. Dry mouth was a common side effect of Concerta in clinical trials.
Dry mouth can be bothersome for some people. If you experience dry mouth as a side effect, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about ways to improve the condition. Sometimes chewing on gum or candy can help relieve dryness in your mouth. Actually, Concerta can decrease your appetite, which may cause weight loss in some people. In clinical trials , 6.
They can recommend diet and exercise tips to help you maintain a healthy weight. During clinical trials , the most common side effect of Concerta in children was upper belly pain. This side effect occurred in 6. They can recommend ways to manage side effects of Concerta.
Other drugs are available that can treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. Some may be better suited for you than others. They can tell you about other medications that may work well for you. Note: Some of the drugs listed here are used off-label to treat these specific conditions.
You may wonder how Concerta compares to other medications that are prescribed for similar uses. Here we look at how Concerta and Adderall are alike and different.
Concerta contains a long-lasting form of methylphenidate, while Adderall contains mixed amphetamine salts. Concerta and Adderall are both central nervous system CNS stimulants. These types of drugs change the level of certain chemicals in your brain. Concerta is approved to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. Adderall is also approved to treat ADHD.
Adderall is also approved to treat narcolepsy. Concerta is available in the following strengths:. Your dosage of Concerta will depend on your age and certain ADHD treatments that you may have used in the past. Adderall is available in two forms: an immediate-release tablet called Adderall and an extended-release tablet called Adderall XR. Like Concerta, Adderall XR releases the medication over time.
But the immediate-release form of Adderall releases the medication all at once. Concerta and Adderall both contain drugs that are central nervous system CNS stimulants. Therefore, both medications can cause very similar side effects. Below are examples of these side effects. These lists contain examples of more common side effects that can occur with Concerta, with Adderall, or with both drugs when taken individually. These lists contain examples of serious side effects that can occur with Concerta, with Adderall, or with both drugs when taken individually.
Concerta and Adderall are both stimulant medications that are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. Concerta and Adderall are both brand-name drugs. Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics. Generic drugs are available for both Concerta and Adderall. According to estimates on GoodRx.
The generic form of Concerta methylphenidate ER is also more expensive than the generic form of Adderall mixed amphetamine salts. Here we look at how Concerta and Vyvanse are alike and different. Concerta contains the drug methylphenidate, while Vyvanse contains the drug lisdexamfetamine dimesylate.
Concerta and Vyvanse are both central nervous system CNS stimulants. Vyvanse is also approved to treat ADHD. Concerta comes as long-acting tablets that are taken by mouth, once each day in the morning. Concerta tablets come in the following strengths:. Vyvanse is also taken once daily every morning. It comes as capsules and as chewable tablets. These forms of Vyvanse are available in the following strengths:.
Vyvanse capsules can be swallowed whole. They can also be opened and sprinkled into yogurt, water, or orange juice, and then swallowed. Vyvanse chewable tablets must be chewed completely before they are swallowed. Concerta and Vyvanse both contain drugs that are central nervous system CNS stimulants. These lists contain examples of more common side effects that can occur with Concerta, with Vyvanse, or with both drugs when taken individually.
These lists contain examples of serious side effects that can occur with Concerta, with Vyvanse, or with both drugs when taken individually. The use of Concerta and Vyvanse in treating ADHD has been directly compared in a clinical study that looked at adolescents ages 13 to 17 years.
A placebo is a treatment with no active drug. Your doctor can help determine whether Concerta or Vyvanse may be more appropriate for your needs. Concerta and Vyvanse are both brand-name drugs. There is a generic form of Concerta available, which is called methylphenidate ER.
If you do not have a drug take-back location near you, flush any unused narcotic medicine down the toilet. Check your local drug store and clinics for take-back locations. You can also check the DEA web site for locations. Here is the link to the FDA safe disposal of medicines website: www. There is a problem with information submitted for this request.
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