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Concerta

[Methylphenidate XR]


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Other Important Safety Information

Abuse of methylphenidate can lead to dependence. Tell your doctor if you have ever abused or been dependent on alcohol or drugs, or if you are now abusing or dependent on alcohol or drugs.

Before taking CONCERTA ® , tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant. If you take methylphenidate, it may be in your breast milk.

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Tell your doctor if you are nursing a baby.

Tell your doctor if you have blurred vision when taking CONCERTA ® .

Slower growth (weight gain and/ or height) has been reported with long-term use of methylphenidate in children. Your doctor will be carefully watching your height and weight. If you are not growing or gaining weight as your doctor expects, your doctor may stop your CONCERTA ® treatment.

Call your doctor immediately if you take more than the amount of CONCERTA ® prescribed by your doctor.









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