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ADHD Resources
Support is Available
The more you know about ADHD, the better you can manage your child's condition. When you understand how ADHD affects your child's life, you can start developing strategies to manage the everyday challenges your child faces—at school, home and at play.
Here are some helpful resources you can use for education and support:
CONCERTA® ADHD Support Center - Call 1-877-324-ADHD for more information about treatment with CONCERTA®.
United States Department of Education - Find out about your child's rights under federal laws designed to ensure that children with disabilities, including ADHD, receive an appropriate education. http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/Policy/IDEA/index.html
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) - NICHCY serves as a central source of information about educational rights, special education resources, individualized education programs (IEPs) and more. http://www.nichcy.org
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) - By providing information, promoting research and advocating for educational rights, the NCLD works to help people with learning disabilities in school, work and life. http://www.ncld.org
Attention Deficit Disorder Organization (ADDA) - This international organization has been providing information, resources and networking opportunities to adults with ADHD since 1989. http://www.add.org
American Medical Association (AMA) - This professional organization for doctors is dedicated to the art and science of medicine and promoting public health. http://www.ama-assn.org/
CHADD.org - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a national nonprofit organization that provides advocacy and support for people with ADHD. www.chadd.org
NIMH.NIH.gov - The National Institute of Mental Health provides useful information about ADHD in children, adolescents and adults. http://www.nimh.nih.gov
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) - LDA is one of the largest non-profit volunteer organizations advocating for individuals with learning disabilities. http://www.ldanatl.org/
ADDitude Magazine - Stay on top of the latest information about ADHD in children, adolescents and adults. http://www.additudemag.com
The Mayo Clinic - The Mayo Clinic is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of virtually every type of complex illness, including ADHD. http://www.mayoclinic.com
CONCERTA® is a prescription product approved for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment program that may include counseling or other therapies.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Talk to your healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Only a healthcare professional can decide whether medication is right for you or your child.
CONCERTA® should not be taken by patients who have: allergies to methylphenidate or other ingredients in CONCERTA®; significant anxiety, tension, or agitation; glaucoma; tics, Tourette's syndrome, or family history of Tourette's syndrome; current or past use of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI); esophagus, stomach, or intestinal narrowing. Children under 6 years of age should not take CONCERTA®.
Abuse of methylphenidate may lead to dependence. Tell your healthcare professional if you or your child has had problems with alcohol or drugs; has had any heart problems, heart defects, high blood pressure, or a family history of these problems; has had depression, abnormal thoughts or visions, bipolar disorder, or seizure. Contact your healthcare professional immediately if you or your child: develops abnormal thinking or hallucinations, abnormal or extreme moods and/or excessive activity; or if aggressive behavior or hostility develops or worsens while taking CONCERTA®. Your child's healthcare professional should check height and weight often and may interrupt CONCERTA® treatment if your child is not growing or gaining weight as expected.
Stimulants may impair the ability of the patient to operate potentially hazardous machinery or vehicles. Caution should be used accordingly until you are reasonably certain that CONCERTA® does not adversely affect your ability to engage in such activities.
The most common adverse reaction (>5%) reported in children and adolescents was upper abdominal pain. The most common adverse reactions (>10%) reported in adults were dry mouth, nausea, decreased appetite, headache, and insomnia.
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