Concerta: effectiveness, side effects, alternatives in the real world

Number of reports submitted per year:

How effective is Concerta?

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - reported by 2,227 people
• Narcolepsy - reported by 33 people
• Depression - reported by 29 people

Alternative drugs to the conditions Concerta treats:

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Narcolepsy
• Depression

Concerta side effects by duration, gender and age:

• Concerta side effects (21,000 reports)

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Compare Concerta with similar drugs, by side effects and effectiveness:

• Concerta vs. Adderall
• Concerta vs. Adderall 10
• Concerta vs. Adderall 15
• Concerta vs. Adderall 20
• Concerta vs. Adderall 30
• Concerta vs. Adderall 5
• Concerta vs. Adderall xr 10
• Concerta vs. Adderall xr 15
• Concerta vs. Adderall xr 20
• Concerta vs. Adderall xr 25
• Concerta vs. Adderall xr 30
• Concerta vs. Adderall xr 5
• Concerta vs. Amphetamine salt combo
• Concerta vs. Atomoxetine
• Concerta vs. Clonidine
• Concerta vs. Daytrana
• Concerta vs. Dexedrine
• Concerta vs. Dextroamphetamine sulfate
• Concerta vs. Focalin
• Concerta vs. Focalin xr
• Concerta vs. Guanfacine hydrochloride
• Concerta vs. Intuniv
• Concerta vs. Strattera
• Concerta vs. Vyvanse
• Concerta vs. Wellbutrin

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Related publications that referenced our studies

• Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
• Yektas ?, Samurcu ND, Tufan AE, "Loss of Eyebrows (Madarosis) After Use of Long-Acting Methylphenidate: Case Report", Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2017 Aug .
• Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
• Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .
• Adak, I., & Coskun, M. , "Symptomatic cholelithiasis associated with combined use of methylphenidate and fluoxetine in an otherwise healthy adolescent girl", Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
• Coskun, M., & Adak, I. , "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
• Yalcin O, Aslan AA, Sari BA, Turkbay T, "Possible methylphenidate related hoarseness and disturbances of voice quality: two pediatric cases", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2012 Sep .
• Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .
• Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
• Yektas ?, Samurcu ND, Tufan AE, "Loss of Eyebrows (Madarosis) After Use of Long-Acting Methylphenidate: Case Report", Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2017 Aug .
• Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
• Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .
• Adak, I., & Coskun, M. , "Symptomatic cholelithiasis associated with combined use of methylphenidate and fluoxetine in an otherwise healthy adolescent girl", Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
• Coskun, M., & Adak, I. , "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
• Yalcin O, Aslan AA, Sari BA, Turkbay T, "Possible methylphenidate related hoarseness and disturbances of voice quality: two pediatric cases", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2012 Sep .
• Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .

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