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CONCERTA® - ADHD Treatment For Adults

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CONCERTA® Basics

The Dose Makes the Difference

Overview

If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, ask your healthcare professional about managing the everyday challenges of ADHD with CONCERTA®. Clinical studies showed that CONCERTA® improved overall ADHD symptoms by measuring items such as the ability to follow through on tasks, avoid careless mistakes, and pay close attention.

When properly diagnosed and treated, many adults with ADHD see improvement in their symptoms.

CONCERTA® improves the symptoms of inattention and impulsivity. With these symptoms under control, you can focus better, and pay closer attention to the things you’re doing during the day. All of this may help you better manage your ADHD symptoms at work, at home, and in your social situations.

CONCERTA® is the only ADHD treatment with the unique OROS® delivery system. One morning dose slowly releases methylphenidate at an increasing rate throughout the day.

Adults with ADHD typically start on a daily dose of 18 or 36 mg of CONCERTA®. But your dose may need to be adjusted to achieve better results. This approach is called titration. You should only take CONCERTA® as instructed by your healthcare professional.

The most common side effects (greater than 10%) for CONCERTA® in adults are dry mouth, nausea, decreased appetite, headache, and insomnia.

Is CONCERTA® Right for Me?

Effective Symptom Control

Overview

Adults with ADHD may find it difficult to manage such day-to-day responsibilities as getting organized, accomplishing tasks, and keeping appointments. ADHD symptoms affect adults at work, at home and in social situations.

CONCERTA® can significantly improve ADHD symptoms in adults, including focus, attention, organization, and the ability to control impulsive behavior.

CONCERTA® is the only ADHD treatment that combines a medication called methylphenidate, with the unique OROS® delivery system. Just one morning dose of CONCERTA® slowly releases medication at an increasing rate throughout the day.

A total approach to treating adults with ADHD includes both medication and behavioral therapy. This approach can be an effective way to manage your ADHD symptoms. If you've been diagnosed with ADHD, ask your healthcare professional about managing ADHD symptoms with CONCERTA®.

What to Expect From CONCERTA®

Overview

Adults with ADHD are typically started on a daily dose of 18 or 36 mg of CONCERTA®. But like many treatments for ADHD in adults, your dose may need to be adjusted to achieve better results. This approach is called titration.

If you don't feel your symptoms have improved enough, talk to your healthcare professional about finding the right dose for you. You should not stop taking CONCERTA® without first talking to your doctor.

CONCERTA® should not be used in children less than 6 years old because it has not been studied in this age group. CONCERTA® may not be right for you or your child. Before starting CONCERTA®, tell your doctor or your child’s doctor about all health conditions . Your doctor or your child's doctor can discuss potential side effects. Please read the accompanying Medication Guide before speaking with your doctor or your child's doctor.

You only need to take CONCERTA® once a day in the morning, with or without food. CONCERTA® provides medication that's released at an increasing rate throughout the day.

CONCERTA® can help you manage the symptoms of inattention and impulsivity. With these symptoms under control, you can focus better and pay closer attention to the things you are doing during the day. Some experts agree that ADHD medication is most effective when used on an everyday basis to encourage healthy habits of planning and discipline.

The most common side effects (greater than 10%) for CONCERTA® in adults are dry mouth, nausea, decreased appetite, headache, and insomnia. Manage the everyday challenges of ADHD with CONCERTA®.

ADHD Resources

Support Is Available

The more you know about ADHD, the better you can manage it. Here are some helpful resources you can use for education and support:

Here are some helpful resources you can use for education and support:

ADD.org

The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is a leading ADHD organization.
http://www.add.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 adults.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov

ADDitude Magazine

Stay on top of the latest information about ADHD in adults.
http://www.additudemag.com

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.

Abuse of methylphenidate may lead to dependence. Tell your healthcare professional if you or your child has had problems with alcohol or drugs. Keep CONCERTA® in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse.

Who should not take CONCERTA®?

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®.

Tell your healthcare professional if you or your child 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 seizures
  • numbness, pain, skin color change or sensitivity to temperature in fingers or toes

Contact your healthcare professional immediately if you or your child:

  • develops abnormal thinking or hallucinations, abnormal or extreme moods and/or excessive activity
  • if aggressive behavior or hostility develops or worsens while taking CONCERTA®

Painful and prolonged erections (priapism) have occurred with methylphenidate. If you or your child develop priapism, seek medical help right away. Because of the potential for lasting damage, priapism should be evaluated by a doctor immediately.

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 a 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 reactions in double-blind clinical trials (>5%) reported:

  • in children and adolescents was upper abdominal pain
  • in adult patients were decreased appetite, headache, dry mouth, nausea, trouble sleeping, anxiety, dizziness, weight decreased, irritability and increased sweating

CONCERTA® is a registered trademark of ALZA Corporation.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see the full Prescribing Information including Boxed WARNING and the Medication Guide for CONCERTA®.

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INDICATION

CONCERTA® (methylphenidate HCl) Extended-release Tablets CII is a prescription medication 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.

Abuse of methylphenidate may lead to dependence. Tell your healthcare professional if you or your child has had problems with alcohol or drugs. Keep CONCERTA® in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse.

Who should not take CONCERTA®?

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®.

Tell your healthcare professional if you or your child 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 seizures
  • numbness, pain, skin color change or sensitivity to temperature in fingers or toes

Contact your healthcare professional immediately if you or your child:

  • develops abnormal thinking or hallucinations, abnormal or extreme moods and/or excessive activity
  • if aggressive behavior or hostility develops or worsens while taking CONCERTA®

Painful and prolonged erections (priapism) have occurred with methylphenidate. If you or your child develop priapism, seek medical help right away. Because of the potential for lasting damage, priapism should be evaluated by a doctor immediately.

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 a 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 reactions in double-blind clinical trials (>5%) reported:

  • in children and adolescents was upper abdominal pain
  • in adult patients were decreased appetite, headache, dry mouth, nausea, trouble sleeping, anxiety, dizziness, weight decreased, irritability and increased sweating

CONCERTA® is a registered trademark of ALZA Corporation.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see the full Prescribing Information including Boxed WARNING and the Medication Guide for CONCERTA®.

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INDICATION

CONCERTA® (methylphenidate HCl) Extended-release Tablets CII is a prescription medication approved for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment program that may include counseling or other therapies.