Concerta

[Methylphenidate XR]

Indications & Dosage
What must I discuss with my doctor before taking CONCERTA ® ?

Talk to your doctor before taking CONCERTA ® if you:

° Are being treated for depression or have symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthless-ness, and hopelessness.

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° Have motion tics (hard-to-control, repeated twitching of any parts of your body) or verbal tics (hard-to-control repeating of sounds or words).

° Have someone in your family with motion tics, verbal tics, or Tourette's syndrome.

° Have abnormal thoughts or visions, hear abnormal sounds, or have been diagnosed with psychosis.

° Have had seizures (convulsions, epilepsy) or abnormal EEGs (electroencephalograms).

° Have high blood pressure.

° Have a narrowing or blockage of your gastrointestinal tract (your esophagus, stomach, or small or large intestine).

Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of the above conditions or symptoms while taking CONCERTA ® .

Can I take CONCERTA ® with other medicines?

Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking. Your doctor should decide whether you can take CONCERTA ® with other medicines. These include:

Other medicines that a doctor has prescribed.

Medicines that you buy yourself without a prescription.
Any herbal remedies that you may be taking.

You should not take CONCERTA ® with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.

While on CONCERTA ® , do not start taking a new medicine or herbal remedy before checking with your doctor.

CONCERTA ® may change the way your body reacts to certain medicines. These include medicines used to treat depression, prevent seizures, or prevent blood clots (commonly called "blood thinners"). Your doctor may need to change your dose of these medicines if you are taking them with CONCERTA ® .