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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Concerta is a prescription drug used to treat ADHD in children ages 6 years and older and adults up to age 65 years. If Concerta is right for you, you’ll likely take it long term.The drug comes as extended-release (ER) tablets that you swallow. “Extended release” means the drug is released in your body slowly over time after you’ve taken it.The active ingredient in Concerta is methylphenidate. An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.For more information about Concerta, including details about its uses, see this in-depth article.Like other drugs, Concerta can cause mild to serious side effects. Keep reading to learn more.Concerta can cause side effects. Some people may experience mild to serious side effects during their Concerta treatment.Examples of Concerta’s more commonly reported side effects include:dry mouthdecreased appetiteanxietyheadache*nausea*stomach (belly) pain** To learn more about this side effect, see the “Side effects explained” section below.These are only a few of the drug’s common side effects. Keep reading to find out about other side effects Concerta can cause.Mild side effects can happen while taking Concerta. In most cases, these side effects should be temporary. And some may be easily managed.Examples of mild side effects that have been reported with Concerta include:dry mouthdecreased appetiteanxietytrouble sleepingsleepinessdizzinessweight lossirritability or angersweatingmood changesheadache*nausea*stomach (belly) pain*constipation*mild allergic reaction** To learn more about this side effect, see the “Side effects explained” section below.If you have any side effect symptoms that are ongoing or that bother you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. And do not stop taking Concerta unless your doctor recommends it.Concerta may cause mild side effects other than the ones listed above. See the drug’s prescribing information for details.Note: After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a drug, it tracks side effects of the medication. If you’d like to notify the FDA about a side effect you’ve had with Concerta, visit MedWatch.Concerta can cause serious side effects, though they aren’t common. If you develop serious side effects while taking Concerta, call your doctor right away.Serious side effects that have been reported with Concerta include:heart problemshigh blood pressureproblems with blood flowhair losssexual side effects, such as priapism (painful, persistent erection)depressionhallucinations (seeing something that’s not really there)mania (moments of extremely high excitement and energy)delusions (false beliefs)seizuresvision changesreduced growth in childrenrisk of dependence*severe allergic reaction†* Concerta has a boxed warning for this side effect. This is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration
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