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Research Notes on Concerta and Alcohol
You should avoid combining Concerta (methylphenidate) with alcohol.1 Concerta has the potential to affect your ability to perform certain tasks.1 The use of alcohol while taking Concerta can intensify possible side effects such as drowsiness and nausea.1 If you have a history of alcoholism, you should not use Concerta.2
Fast Facts:
- Concerta is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).2
- People with past problems with have a greater risk of abusing Concerta.1
- There is no specific interaction between Concerta and alcohol.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 eMedTV: Concerta and Alcohol
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Concerta: Concerta for Adult ADHD
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Alcohol and Concerta, Drinking alcohol with Concerta, Taking Concerta and Alcohol, Alcohol use and Concerta, Concerta and Alcohol Use
- Last update: Sep. 30, 2009
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