Concerta

This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Concerta but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns.


Overview:

Concerta
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant chemically similar to the amphetamines, is used to treat narcolepsy, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, post-stroke depression or other depressive disorders. Children with attention deficit disorders

Mechanism Of Action:
Methylphenidate blocks dopamine uptake in central adrenergic neurons by blocking dopamine transport or carrier proteins. Methylphenidate acts at the brain stem arousal system and the cerebral cortex and causes increased sympathomimetic activity in the central nervous system. Alteration of serotonergic pathways via changes in dopamine transport may result.

News Articles on Methylphenidate

HealthFirst-Exercising your memory  -  14 Nov 2009
ADD MEDICATIONS: The most common drugs used to treat ADD are methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana), dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall), ... ABC12.com

Dub Pistols vor da startul petrecerilor în luna decembrie  -  14 Nov 2009
Englezii de la Dub Pistols vor concerta live la Bucureşti, joi 3 decembrie, în cel mai mare club de live din ţară, JukeBox Club (fost Becker's Brau). ... Nights.ro

Cristi Gram (Phoenix) lanseaza albumul sau solo pe 21 noiembrie  -  14 Nov 2009
Cristi Gram, chitaristul legendarei formatiii Phoenix va concerta sambata, 21 noiembrie, la sala Radio din Bucuresti incepand cu orele 20:00. ... METALHEAD Romania

Agenda pentru timpul liber: 16-22 noiembrie  -  14 Nov 2009
Pe 22 noiembrie Diana Krall, figură emblematică pentru jazz-ul modern, va concerta pentru prima dată în Capitală, la Sala Palatului, începând cu ora 20:00, ... Realitatea

Les troubles de l'attention touchent aussi les adultes  -  14 Nov 2009
Le méthylphénidate, un dérivé amphétaminique commercialisé sous le nom de Ritaline (Novartis) et Concerta (Janssen-Cilag), peut apporter un soulagement. ... Le Monde

A început Festivalul «Craiova Muzicală»  -  14 Nov 2009
AÅŸa sunt cei 13 tineri care formează Ansamblul “Romanian Young Brassâ€?, condus de Mihai Ceascai, care vor concerta sâmbătă, 14 noiembrie, ÅŸi vor prezenta un ... Ediţie specială

CONCERTA(R) in the Classroom: New Data on Attention in Children With ADHD  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
This is the first data set from new studies that examine the effect of CONCERTA® in a laboratory school, or simulated classroom, setting. ... Reuters

Off the Deep End: Prescription drug abuse is not a small problem  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Stimulants for ADHD and narcolepsy are also abused and include dextroamphetamine or Dexedrine, methylphenidate brand name Ritalin and Concerta, ... Lake County Record-Bee

Getting Kids Off Meds  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
ADD MEDICATIONS: The most common drugs used to treat ADD are methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana), dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall), ... ABC7Chicago.com

Why is Your Doctor Getting Your Child Hooked on Unnecessary Drugs?  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
The Times reported that in 2005 Biederman suggested a study on adolescents using Johnson & Johnson's ADHD drug Concerta, and that he assured the company the ... Alternative Health Journal

ADHD Drugs Killed Their Son, Parents Say  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
The active ingredient in both drugs is methylphenidate - a compound that Concerta releases slowly and Ritalin releases immediately upon digestion. ... Courthouse News Service

Health and medical news from abc12.com  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
ADD MEDICATIONS: The most common drugs used to treat ADD are methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana), dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall), ... ABC12.com

Band-Aid Won't Stop Generic Bleeding at Johnson & Johnson  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Further patent risks to stateside sales include exclusivity challenges to the attention deficit disorder medicine Concerta (methylphenidate), ... BNET

Growing number of UK children prescribed drugs to combat ADHD and depression  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
Children with ADHD are prescribed drugs with brand names such as Ritalin, Concerta and Equasym, stimulants which fire up parts of the brain involved in ... Daily Mail

Over And Out  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
Ritalin, Adderol, and Concerta are three mild central nervous system stimulants that are often prescribed to children and adolescents with Attention Deficit ... LongIslandPress.com

Free clinic draws needy  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
His prescriptions for Concerta and other medications, totaling $300 a month, were simply too expensive with his Food Lion salary, he said. ... TheHerald

Drugs treatment for children decried  -  ‎Nov 1, 2009‎
Drugs such as Ritalin, Concerta and Equasym stimulate parts of the brain involved in concentration, attention and activity. But side effects can include ... Gulf Times

Students find ADHD requires coping skills  -  ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
He took Concerta, which helped him focus, but made him anti-social. “When I was on the medicine, I didn't talk to people; I didn't have a lot of friends,� ... The Student Printz

J&J To Put California Manufacturing Plant Up For Sale  -  ‎Oct 23, 2009‎
The deal also brought J&J the drugs Concerta for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and cancer treatment Doxil. J&J's plan to sell the plant was ... NASDAQ

Tiarra va concerta in Suburbia alaturi de Kathaarsys, Nethescerial si Eufobia  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Informatii si muzica la www.myspace.com/kathaarsys NETHESCERIAL, una dintre marile sperante ale scenei black metal din Atena vor concerta pentru prima data ... METALHEAD Romania

Åžtefan HruÅŸcă, Costel Busuioc, Diana Å¢ugui ÅŸi Fuego vor concerta, în decembrie ...  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
Cunoscutul interpret Ştefan Hruşcă va susţine un recital de colinde, la Casa de Cultură, pe data de 3 decembrie, începând cu ora 19.00. ... Obiectiv de Suceava

Trupa Simple Minds va concerta la BucureÅŸti pe 15 decembrie  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
Trupa Simple Minds va concerta mai târziu în România. Show-ul anunţat pentru data de 20 noiembrie a fost amânat până pe 15 decembrie, trupa prelungindu-şi ... Antena 3

Bobby McFerrin va concerta în ianuarie la BucureÅŸti  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
Bobby McFerrin şi al său îndemn “Don't worry, Be Happy!� se vor auzi pe 30 ianuarie la Bucureşti, într-un concert la Sala Palatului. ... Cotidianul

Anya cântă pentru prima dată în oraÅŸul natal  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Astă-seară va concerta în Sibiu, oraşul în care sa născut. Evenimentul va avea loc în Club Kapital, cu începere de la ora 00.00. Va cânta numai trupa Hi-Q, ... Click!

Ganadores de entradas a la gran “Peña de la Concertaâ€?  -  ‎Oct 31, 2009‎
A las 20 horas de hoy realizamos el sorteo de las entradas a la gran “Peña de la Concerta� que se realizará desde las 22 horas en adelante, en el gimnasio ... Canal de Noticias Malleco

Air va concerta în BucureÅŸti  -  ‎Oct 25, 2009‎
TURNEU. Trupa franceză Air va cânta în Bucureşti pe 11 februarie 2010, concertul făcând parte din turneul de promovare a celui mai recent album, „Love 2�. ... Evenimentul Zilei

„Timpuri Noiâ€? vor concerta si la Toronto  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
Dupa performance-ul din New York, de la Festivalul „Toamna naţiunilor", formatia „Timpuri Noi" va sustine joi, 12 noiembrie, de la ora 20:30 un concert la ... Romanian Global News

Sin avances sobre clausura del rastro de Dolores; concerta Propaeg reunión  -  ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Miguel �ngel Torrijos señaló que apenas ha intercambiado puntos de vista con el alcalde sobre el rastro. Según el procurador de Protección al Ambiente de ... Correo de Guanajuato

“Peña de la Concertaâ€? este sábado en la capital de Malleco  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
A los habitantes de la provincia de Malleco, informamos que día a día crece el respaldo al candidato presidencial senador Eduardo Frei Ruiz Tagle. ... Canal de Noticias Malleco

AnimaÅ£ie la Sala Polivalentă  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
Grupul britanic Gorillaz Sound System va concerta în această seară la Sala Polivalentă din Bucureşti, începând de la ora 22.00. Intrat în Cartea Recorurilor ... Evenimentul Zilei

Alessandro Safina concertează astăzi, la BucureÅŸti  -  ‎Nov 1, 2009‎
Alessandro Safina va concerta astăzi, pentru a doua oară, la Sala Palatului din Bucureşti. Organizatorii promit un show impresionant, cu orchestră live. ... Realitatea

ADHD-DROGER OCH ANTIDEPRESSIVA BAKOM NYTT MYCKET GROVT VÃ…LDTÄKTSFALL  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
Nu visar det sig att förövaren fick våldsframkallande psykofarmaka: ADHD-drogen Concerta och antidepressiva medel. Psykiatrikern har anmälts. ... MyNewsdesk (pressmeddelande)

Robert Plant ar putea concerta la Glastonbury 2010  -  ‎Oct 27, 2009‎
Robert Plant este in negocieri cu reprezentantii Glastonbury pentru a concerta la editia din 2010 a festivalului. Michael Eavis, seful evenimentului, ... METALHEAD Romania

Diva jazz-ului modern, în România. Diana Krall va concerta pe 22 noiembrie în ...  -  ‎Oct 20, 2009‎
Supranumită "Diva jazz-ului modern", Diana Krall va concerta pentru prima oară în România. Biletele sunt deja disponibile pe www.myticket.ro şi în reţeaua ... Antena 3

Janssen Cilag lanza nueva dosificación de 'Concerta' para personalizar en ...  -  ‎Oct 24, 2009‎
Janssen Cilag ha lanzado al mercado una nueva dosificación de 'Concerta' (metilfenidato de acción prolongada), su tratamiento para el trastorno de déficit ... Europa Press

Право помогать Ñ?обÑ?твенному мозгу  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
Ð’ Германии за поÑ?ледние деÑ?Ñ?ть лет потребление препаратов Ritalin и Concerta, влиÑ?ющих на умÑ?твенную деÑ?тельноÑ?ть, выроÑ?ло в шеÑ?ть раз. ... Snob.ru

FARMACI PER ADHD? RISCHIO MORTE IMPROVVISA BIMBI  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
...segnalati 11 casi di morte cardiaca improvvisa tra i bambini che stavano assumendo Ritalin (Metilfenidato) e Concerta (Metilfenidato a lento rilascio), ... AGI - Agenzia Giornalistica Italia

¿Otra vez? Denuncian intervención electoral al interior de El Teniente  -  ‎Oct 27, 2009‎
Una concerta 1, con Frei como abanderado, una 2, o por lo menos así lo desea "nuestro" Diputado y jefe programático de la campaña de ME-O, ... El Rancahuaso

Concertul Margineanu sa aminat  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
Din motive personale, artistul nu mai poate concerta pentru bacauani la data anuntata, acesta pastrind insa invitatia catre fani de a veni la spectacolul de ... Ziarul de Bacău

WASP: "Nu ne-am considerat niciodata o formatie shock-rock"  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Blackie Lawles, liderul formatiei WASP ce va concerta in Romania pe 16 noiembrie, a declarat ca, de-acum inainte, in concertele sale nu vor mai exista scene ... Revista VIP

¿En qué parte del Mundo está Fernando Flores?  -  ‎Nov 1, 2009‎
...del gil que trabaja en colectivo y vota por la concerta, del administrativo a contrata que todavia cree en la concerta y sus politicos. ... El MorroCotudo

U2 vor sustine un concert gratuit in Berlin  -  ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
MTV relateaza ca trupa va concerta chiar in fata portii Brandenburg, evenimentul fiind programat pentru data de 5 noiembrie. Zidul din Berlin a cazut la ... METALHEAD Romania

Ett bättre stöd till barn som misslyckas i skolan  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
ADHD-preparat som Ritalina, Concerta och Strattera rättar inte till nÃ¥gon kemisk obalans i hjärnan. I stället skapar de en kemisk obalans. ... Smålandsposten

Concert Pink Martini la Teatrul National  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
Duminica, 22 Noiembrie, trupa Pink Martini va concerta la Teatrul National din Bucuresti. Concertul face parte din cadrul Festivalului International al ... 24-FUN

Lachen ist die beste Medizin  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
Dr. Roberta Concerta alias Regina Lorenz, die Pauline immer wieder zur Vernunft ruft. Alle beziehen sie in ihr Spiel ein, auch die Krankenschwestern und die ... suedkurier.de

Masters of Jazz cu final de saxofon  -  ‎Oct 23, 2009‎
Cvartetul muzicianului american Branford Marsalis va concerta mâine, în ultima zi a Festivalului de jazz de la Bucureşti. Branford Marsalis (49 de ani) sa ... Evenimentul Zilei

Celelalte cuvinte anunta patru concerte  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Formatia va concerta in clubul The Note, de la orele 21:00. In 4 decembrie, de la orele 21:00 vor canta in Club Flex din Arad, urmand ca seria de concerte ... METALHEAD Romania

BARN FÖRGIFTADE AV PSYKOFARMAKA – UPPSVÄLLDA KROPPAR, FÖRHÖJDA BLODFETTER OCH ...  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
I takt med att allt fler unga får Concerta, Ritalina och Strattera ökar också antalet som drabbas av psykotiska reaktioner och aggression - barnen bli då ... MyNewsdesk (pressmeddelande)

EVENIMENT. Clujeanul din orchestra YouTube cântă la sinagoga din BistriÅ£a  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
Singurul român care cântă în orchestra simfonică YouTube, clujeanul Titus Flueraş, va concerta, joi, la Sinagoga Bistriţa, împreună cu Constantin Andrei, ... Ziua de Cluj

RHCP in Romania: Biletele la concertul RHCP din Bucuresti s-au vandut in mai ...  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
Trupa Red Hot Chilli Peppers va concerta pe 10 mai 2009 la Arenele Romane din Bucuresti, concert inclus in cadrul turneului de promovare in Europa a celui ... 24-FUN

J&J: FDA expands approval of ADHD treatment Concerta to adults  -  Jun 27, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO (Thomson Financial) - Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development LLC, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, said Friday the Food and Drug ... Forbes

FDA to Warn on J&J's Concerta Drug  -  Jun 29, 2005
The FDA said it would add details to the Concerta label about the psychiatric complications. Concerta, a once-daily form of Novartis' Ritalin, ... Pay-Per-View - Los Angeles Times - ProQuest Archiver

Article: Beware Concerta? [Correction 7/22/05] - The Washington Post...  -  Jul 12, 2005
Beware Concerta? [Correction 7/22/05] ... find The Washington Post articles. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to add a clear warning to Concerta ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - HighBeam Research

… For Patients Taking Concerta Or Their Parents Or Caregivers .Concer...  -  Dec 30, 2006
Please read this before child start taking concerta Remember, this information does not take the place of your doctor's instructions. ... Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Google News Archive

ADHD drugs: Your experiences and views  -  Nov 12, 2007
I'm 20 and have been taking Concerta for 5 years and Ritalin for 1 year before that. ... Although Concerta is a spectacular drug and has helped on more than ... BBC News

… ‘Black Box’ Warning for Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, and Other...  -  Feb 10, 2006
The drugs include amphetamines, such as Adderall, and methylphenidates, sold as Ritalin, Concerta, Methylin, and Metadate.What makes this action (by an ... Newsinferno.com

FDA OKs Concerta for Adult ADHD  -  Jun 30, 2008
By Miranda Hitti. June 30, 2008 -- The FDA has approved the drug Concerta for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) in adults. ... WebMD

FDA to Go Slow on ADHD Drug Warnings  -  Jul 1, 2005
About 1 million American children between 6 and 17 take Concerta, ... Researchers are not yet sure whether Concerta was the cause of the 36 reports, ... FOXNews

ADHD Drugs Catch a Break  -  Mar 22, 2006
These drugs are stimulants, as are J&J's Concerta, Novartis' Ritalin and generic forms of Ritalin. The Shire-Noven product contains the same ingredient ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

Concerta found safe for ADHD, epilepsy  -  Oct 12, 2006
By Martha Kerr. Children with both attention-deficit attention disorder (ADHD) and epilepsy may safely take Concerta, a once-a-day formulation of ... Independent Online

Beware Concerta?  -  Jul 12, 2005
Guessing Game Last year, 7.8 million prescriptions were written for Concerta, which is approved for use by children 6 and older. Adverse events that were ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - ProQuest Archiver

RPT-US criticizes Lilly, J&J, Shire for misleading drug ads  -  Sep 26, 2008
In a letter to J&J, the FDA said convention materials for Concerta extended-release ... The J&J materials said Concerta "helps children improve academic ... Reuters

INTERVIEW-Shire eyes bigger slice of ADHD sales with Vyvanse  -  Jun 28, 2007
...generic Adderall was launched and that it was also up against a recently launched rival treatment, Concerta from Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N). Continued... Reuters

Correction to This Article  -  Jul 11, 2005
A July 12 Health article on Concerta, a medication for attention-deficit ... Review Ahead "Associating Concerta with depression is a red herring," said ... Washington Post

ADHD drugs may send thousands to ERs  -  May 25, 2006
Ritalin is made by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. of East Hanover, NJ; Concerta by Johnson & Johnson of New Brunswick, NJ, and Adderall by Shire US Inc. of ... Deseret News

Bloomberg Printer-Friendly Page  -  Sep 17, 2007
The drugs, including Shire Plc's Adderall, Johnson & Johnson's Concerta and others, generated about $1.9 billion in sales during the first six months of ... Bloomberg

Concerta .  -  Dec 11, 2005
This information is for patients taking concerta Extended release Tablets CM for the ... Please read this before you start taking concerta Remember, ... Herald-Tribune - Google News Archive

Worldwide ADHD pandemic?  -  Mar 8, 2007
That makers of Ritalin, Concerta and other psychostimulants have upped the ante and are successfully promoting their products outside our borders? ... Salon

Prescription drugs stolen in raid  -  Jan 2, 2008
The stolen items include a variety of morphine medications, oxycontin, fentamyl patches, durogesic, temazepam, concerta, eouasym and zomorph capsules. ... BBC News

Deaths force GSK to add warning to attention deficit disorder drug  -  Aug 23, 2006
This affects Novartis's Ritalin, Shire's Adderall XR, Eli Lilly's Strattera and Johnson & Johnson's Concerta. GSK wrote a Dear Doctor letter advising US ... Independent

New Study of Concerta(R) Showed Significant Improvement of ADHD …  -  Oct 26, 2007
BOSTON, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treated with CONCERTA(R) OROS(R) methylphenidate HCl ... Free with registration - PR Newswire - AccessMyLibrary.com

J&J Posts Earnings Beat  -  Jan 22, 2008
...biologic Remicade, multiple myeloma drug Velcade, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drug Concerta and Levaquin, an anti-infective. ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

J&J Girds for Grilling  -  Jul 18, 2005
Generic competition for Concerta is also a threat, despite recent Food and ... Last month, the FDA issued cautionary comments about Concerta and other ADHD ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

Pay Attention  -  Feb 14, 2006
...boxed warning on stimulant medicines like Adderall, Ritalin and Concerta, ... Johnson & Johnson's (nyse: JNJ - news - people ) Concerta and in Ritalin, ... Forbes

Lawyer says teen may be fit for trial  -  Apr 7, 2007
Shapiro said Odgren was taking two psychotropic drugs, Trileptal and Concerta, as well an antibiotic, Keflex, for a toe infection. ... Boston Globe

Gov't adds two new ADHD drugs to formulary to combat Ritalin abuse  -  Jul 18, 2008
Butt says Concerta is manufactured with an extremely hard shell that virtually ... Strattera is an alternative to Concerta, and does not contain the ... Canada.com

Attention Deficit Pays at Shire  -  May 11, 2005
Johnson & Johnson also counts its ADHD drug Concerta, obtained through an $11.8 billion ... Following the first Concerta trial, he says, Alza "wanted whole ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

At Last, Attention Shifts to Girls  -  Jul 11, 2006
My mind without Concerta is like a bucking bronco. ... Much better with Concerta, and I am working on the social skills and talking too much. ... Washington Post

Fish oil 'calms children better than Ritalin'  -  Dec 1, 2007
Dr Tony Donovan, the firm's associated medical director, said Concerta had a good safety record but did not suit all children. ... Daily Mail

… of Leading ADHD Medication, CONCERTA(R) (Methylphenidate HCl)  -  Oct 27, 2006
In addition, a therapeutic dose of CONCERTA(R) (54 mg) was similar to placebo on ... Overall, the study suggests that CONCERTA(R) is less likely to produce ... RedOrbit

US drug companies warned over misleading ads | HEALTH News  -  Sep 27, 2008
In a letter to Johnson & Johnson, the FDA said convention materials for Concerta extended-release tablets were "false and misleading because they overstated ... TVNZ

… For Patients Taking Concerta Or Their Parents Or Caregivers .Concer...  -  Aug 11, 2005
Please read this before you start taking concerta Remember this Information does not take the place of your doctor's instructions. If you have any questions ... Ellensburg Daily Record - Google News Archive

Status Report: Getting Hyper About Ritalin  -  Feb 12, 2006
Ritalin and its cousins Concerta and Adderall are stimulants that can raise heart rate and blood pressure. The FDA knows of 25 cases of people--19 of them ... TIME

Concerta Showed Significant Improvement Of ADHD Symptom …  -  Oct 29, 2007
Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treated with CONCERTA® OROS® methylphenidate HCl Extended-release Tablets showed significant ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

Press Release: FDA Approves CONCERTA(R) (methylphenidate HCI) …  -  Jun 27, 2008
FDA Approves CONCERTA(R) (methylphenidate HCI) Extended-release Tablets for Treatment of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in Adults. from PR ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Down on Tax Charge  -  Jan 31, 2005
...and ankylosing spondylitis; Duragesic, a skin patch for chronic pain; and Concerta, a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. FOXNews

FDA Strengthens Warnings on Stimulants  -  Aug 22, 2006
The warnings will be put on Adderall and Concerta as well as Ritalin. At a meeting in February, an FDA advisory committee focused attention on stimulants' ... New York Times

Danger drugs designed for schizophrenics used to calm children  -  Nov 11, 2007
The makers of Concerta and Risperdal, Buckinghamshirebased Janssen-Cilag, said the drugs were "very valuable treatments". Eli Lilly, the US-based maker of ... Daily Mail

Small study ties Ritalin to higher cancer risk.  -  Feb 25, 2005
Between 1991 and 1999, US sales of Ritalin and its variants, including Concerta and Metadata CD, increased more than 500 percent. ... Free with registration - Houston Chronicle - AccessMyLibrary.com

Child Studies Make Drugs Safer, Show Laws Work, Researchers Say  -  Mar 3, 2008
Studies resulted in recommendations for lower doses in medications including Johnson & Johnson's Concerta, a drug for attention-deficit disorder, ... Bloomberg

FDA: 25 Died From ADHD Drugs  -  Feb 8, 2006
...cardiovascular risks of the drugs, which include amphetamines such as Adderall, and methylphenidates, sold as Ritalin, Concerta, Methylin and Metadate. ... CBS News

Behaviour drug gets OK despite reactions  -  Apr 13, 2007
Strattera, also known as Atomoxetine, is the second new ADHD drug to gain PBS listing in the past month, following the inclusion of Concerta, a once-a-day ... The Age

Funding for ADHD drug  -  Aug 20, 2008
Concerta will be the third form of methylphenidate it subsidises. Pharmac says the immediate-release and sustained-release versions it pays for now are ... New Zealand Herald

Information For .Patients .Taking .Concerta .Or .Their .Parents Or . …  -  Aug 12, 2005
Please read this before you start taking concerta Remember, ... concerta is a once-a-day treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ... Bangor Daily News - Google News Archive

Abuse of prescription drugs fuelled by online recipes  -  Jun 5, 2006
Disgruntled recreational users report online that one methylphenidate drug called Concerta, a stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity ... New Scientist

Trapped by loss of bowel control  -  Jun 18, 2007
Concerta is an extend ed-release form of methylphenidate. Both drugs are mild brain stimulants, and both are used in treating atten tion deficit disorder as ... Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Google News Archive

What Else Should I Know About Concerta .  -  Dec 31, 2006
...concerta may be a part of the overall treatment for ADHD. ... As with all medicines, never share CONCERTA anyone else and take only the number of CONCERTA' ... Spokesman-Review - Google News Archive

… Shows That ADHD Patients on CONCERTA(R) (Methylphenidate HCl) …  -  Jun 28, 2005
NEW YORK, June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The results of a new analysis of data by Columbia University Medical Center and New York State Psychiatric Institute ... $4.95 - PR Newswire - ECNext

Revel Expands Concerta Lineup with New B120 Subwoofer  -  Oct 20, 2008
Revel has expanded its range of Concerta Series Loudspeakers with the addition of the new B120 Powered Subwoofer. A direct result of an extensive R ... AVRev.com

… have greater reduction of symptoms with higher doses of Concerta  -  Jan 3, 2005
..."The results of this study suggest that higher daily doses of Concerta may have ... "Concerta 36- to 54-mg taken once-daily produced significantly greater ... Pay-Per-View - Biotech Business Week - Factiva, from Dow Jones

What Else Should I Know About Concerta .  -  Dec 31, 2006
...concerta may be a part of the overall treatment for ADHD, tour doctor may also recommend counseling or other therapy. As with all medicines, ... Times-News - Google News Archive

Vyvanse, Concerta, and Adderall XR: How Will It Sort Out?  -  Jun 29, 2007
Treatment of ADHD with stimulants often requires a degree of clinical customization based on patient's subjective response, clinical comorbidities, ... Gerson Lehrman Group

Can concerta be taken with other medicines? Keep out of the reach of ...  -  Dec 31, 2006
Tell your doctor about all medicines that child are taking. Your doctor should decide whether can be taken with other medicines. These include: . ... Charlotte Herald-Tribune - Google News Archive

IMPAX Announces Dismissal of Lawsuit Related to Generic Concerta(R)  -  Oct 3, 2006
IMPAX Laboratories, Inc. (OTC:IPXL) today announced that it and ALZA Corporation and McNeil-PPC have filed with the court a signed stipulation for the ... Genetic Engineering News - Genetic Engineering News (press release)

Article: Johnson & Johnson's Concerta extended release tabs won FDA …  -  Aug 1, 2008
Johnson & Johnson's Concerta extended release tabs won FDA approval for treatment of ADHD in adults.(Pipeline) ... find Medical Marketing & Media articles. Pay-Per-View - Medical Marketing & Media - HighBeam Research

Revel Concerta B12 Subwoofer  -  Mar 1, 2006
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… Low Abuse Potential Of Leading ADHD Medication, CONCERTA® ( …  -  Nov 3, 2006
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Information .For Patients Taking Concerta Have .  -  Dec 10, 2005
This information is for patients taking CONCERTA" Extendedrelease Tablets for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or their parents or ... The Item - Google News Archive

Concerta, Drug Used in ADHD Treatment Less Likely To Result In Abuse  -  Mar 1, 2006
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… of McNeil PPC, Inc. Releases CONCERTA(R) (methylphenidate HCl) …  -  Mar 20, 2006
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… Pediatrics Presents Data on CONCERTA(R) (methylphenidate HCl) …  -  Jul 17, 2006
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… Pediatrics Presents Data On CONCERTA(R) (methylphenidate HCl) …  -  Jul 18, 2006
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What are the possible side effects of concerta .  -  Dec 31, 2006
In the clinical studies with patients using concerta the most common side effects were headache, stomach pain, sleeplessness, and decreased appetite. ... Times-News - Google News Archive

Revel Concerta F12 Loudspeakers  -  Jan 1, 2006
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… For Patients Taking Concerta' Or Their Parents Or Caregivers .Conce...  -  Dec 11, 2005
CONCERTA' is a once-a-day treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ... CONCERTA' is taken by mouth, once each day in the morning. ... Times-News - Google News Archive

US FDA calls for new warnings on ADHD drugs  -  Aug 22, 2006
Ms Bro could not confirm whether other ADHD drugs - Johnson & Johnson's Concerta and Eli Lilly and Co's Strattera - also were ordered to carry the warnings. ... NEWS.com.au

FDA HALTS ANDRX APPROVALS SHARES PLUNGE ON NEWS OF …  -  Sep 7, 2005
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National Survey Reveals Impact Of ADHD In Adults  -  Sep 22, 2008
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… For Patients Taking Concerta' Or Their Parents Or Caregivers .Conce...  -  Sep 16, 2005
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Borrowing drugs simply stupid .  -  Jun 19, 2007
Concerta is an extended-release form of methylphenidate. Both drugs are mild brain stimulants, and both are used in treating attention deficit disorder as ... Eugene Register-Guard - Google News Archive

Survey: ADHD drugs send thousands to ER .  -  May 24, 2006
Food and Drug Administra tion to require a "black box," its most serious warning, on pack age inserts for drugs such as Ri talin, Concerta and Adderall. ... Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Google News Archive

… Shows That ADHD Patients on CONCERTA(R) (Methylphenidate HCl) …  -  Jun 28, 2005
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ADHD drugs cause thousands of hospital visits  -  May 25, 2006
...the Food and Drug Administration to require a black box," its most serious warning, on package inserts for drugs such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall. ... St. Petersburg Times - Google News Archive

ADHD prescriptions may face govt inquiry  -  Jul 8, 2006
Novartis also warned against the long-term use of methylphenidate - which covers drugs branded Ritalin, Attenta and Concerta - because of incomplete safety ... The Age

ADHD drugs boost driving safety, study says  -  Sep 25, 2006
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Information For Patients Taking .Concerta" .Or Their Parents Or .Conce...  -  Dec 11, 2005
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Johnson & Johnson drops suit  -  Oct 4, 2006
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ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER  -  Dec 9, 2008
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Concerta 72 mg, Allegra-D 24 hour.(New & Approved)  -  Jan 1, 2005
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Can Concerta Be Taken With Other Medicines? Keep Out Of The Reach …  -  Dec 22, 2006
Your doctor should decide whether concerta can be taken with other medicines. ... While on concerta do not start taking a new medicine or herbal remedy ... Nevada Daily Mail - Google News Archive

… have greater reduction of symptoms with higher doses of Concerta  -  Jan 4, 2005
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… have greater reduction of symptoms with higher doses of Concerta  -  Jan 8, 2005
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RENEWED CONCERNS ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS OF ADHD DRUGS …  -  Apr 17, 2006
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What must I discuss with my doctor before taking concerta .  -  Dec 28, 2006
...concerta is a once-a-day treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. contains the drug methylphenidate, a central nervous system ... Merced Sun-Star - Google News Archive

How should concerta be taken?  -  Dec 22, 2006
Do not chew, crush, or divide the tablets. Swallow concerta tablets whole with the help of water or other liquids, such as milk or juice . ... Nevada Daily Mail - Google News Archive

National Survey Reveals Impact of ADHD in Adults  -  Sep 18, 2008
CONCERTA(R) is approved for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ... CONCERTA(R) should not be taken by patients who have: allergies to ... RedOrbit

Study asks how ADHD teens cope  -  Jun 11, 2007
Rowland said hundreds of studies have shown that stimulants, such as Ritalin and Concerta, help children with ADHD concentrate in the short run. ... Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Warning issued on ADHD treatment  -  Oct 3, 2005
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… Supports Low Abuse Potential of Leading ADHD Medication, CONCERTA …  -  Oct 27, 2006
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What Else Should I Know About Concerta .  -  Dec 22, 2006
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ADHD is not a new problem  -  Sep 4, 2006
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DEAR PHARMACIST SUZY COHEN  -  Feb 10, 2005
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ADHD DRUGS TESTED TO SEE WHAT WORKS BEST FOR TEEN …  -  Sep 19, 2006
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Cephalon, Inc. Conference Call to Discuss a New Business Agreement - ...  -  Sep 1, 2005
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ADHD Drug Less Prone to Abuse  -  Mar 16, 2006
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How Does Concerta Work? .  -  Dec 22, 2006
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Methylphenidate (Concerta) Patch May Have Advantages in Treating …  -  Nov 11, 2005
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Who .Should Not Take Concerta .  -  Dec 31, 2006
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GRAEDONS | People's Pharmacy ADD/ADHD drugs are linked to weight …  -  Sep 3, 2005
She has been prescribed Concerta and Ritalin and takes both pills every morning. ... A. Concerta is a long-acting form of Ritalin. ... Youngstown Vindicator

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Concerta is also known by the following brand names and/or synonyms4311/B Ciba; C 4311; CHEMBANK1663; Calocain; Centedein; Centedrin; Centedrine; Centredin; Concerta; Dea No. 1724; Focalin; Focalin Xr; HSDB 3126; METHYLPHEN; Meridil; Metadate; Metadate Cd; Metadate Er; Methyl Phenidyl Acetate; Methylin; Methylin Er; Methylofenidan; Methylphenidan; Methylphenidate; Methylphenidate Hcl; Methylphenidate Hydrochloride; Methylphenidatum [Inn-Latin]; Methylphenidylacetate Hydrochloride; Methypatch; Metilfenidat Hydrochloride; Metilfenidato [Inn-Spanish]; Metilfenidato [Italian]; Phenidylate; Plimasine; Pms-Methylphenidate; Riphenidate; Ritalin; Ritalin Hydrochloride; Ritalin La; Ritalin Sr; Ritalin-Sr; Ritaline; Ritcher Works

Drug Category:
Concerta is categorized under the following by the FDA: Adrenergic Agents; Dopamine Agents; Central Nervous System Agents; Anorexigenic Agents; Stimulants; ATC:N06BA04

Dosage Forms:
Tablets, SR tablets

Absorption:
readily absorbed in a biphasic manner. It reaches peak absorption at approximately two hours for the first phase and five hours for the second phase. bioavailability is low (approx. 30%)

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
methyl2-phenyl-2-(2-piperidyl)ethanoate





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