Concerta Side Effects Could Include Dependence and Severe Stomach Pain

Concerta is an ADHD medication manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the company behind medications such as Invega, Risperdal and Topamax. It is the brand name of a compound called methylphenidate, the same active ingredient in another ADHD medication Ritalin.

Concerta, Ritalin and similar drugs are called stimulants. They stimulate the release of chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters, mainly dopamine, and prevent them from being reabsorbed. This helps those with ADHD focus and concentrate more, as without the medication they are unable to do so.

While these drugs have been known to help, they are merely a temporary solution, as once the medication is stopped everything goes back to the way it was. These drugs aren't "fixing" anything, they are just changing the way the brain acts. The problem is that in the process they can cause a host of problems that parents need to be aware of.

What are the Side Effects of Concerta?

Patients who have been taking Concerta have reported many different adverse effects. Here's a list of the main ones.

Most Common Concerta Problems:

• Headache
• Stomach Pain
• Sleeplessness
• Decreased Appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Nervousness
• Tics
• Allergic Reactions
• Increased Blood Pressure
• Abnormal Thinking
• Hallucinations

Other Possible Problems:

It is very important to understand that long-term effects of Concerta in children have not been very well established.

Also, you should not take Concerta if you have significant anxiety, tension or agitation as it could worsen these conditions.

The company also warns against taking Concerta if you have glaucoma, tics or Tourette's Syndrome.

One of the most troubling potential Concerta side effects is the possibility of long-term suppression of growth, which has been reported in children taking stimulants.

Other potential adverse reactions: gastointestinal obstruction, cardiovascular conditions, seizures and visual disturbances.

Although some of these side effects are rare, it is still a major concern and physicians should be very cautious when prescribing Concerta and other stimulants for this reason.

There is currently, as of 2012, a boxed warning on the prescription information that discusses an increased risk of dependence in those with a history, and other warnings concerning serious cardiovascular events (sudden death), increased blood pressure, psychotic or manic symptoms, blurred vision and gastrointestinal obstruction.

Many of these more serious complications are rare, but they do exist, and you certainly don't want your child to be one of the unfortunate ones. That's why you should be aware of these dangers and know that you do in fact have alternatives.

A Natural Alternative to Concerta and other Stimulants

As we talked about above, numerous studies have shown that ADHD, and similar disorders, may be due to poor health of the neurotransmitters, including dopamine, in the brain. These are chemical compounds that are basically responsible for all of the processes in your body. Poor neurotransmitter function is a result of inadequate amount of essential nutrients being delivered to your brain.

We have discovered a specialized nutritional supplement that contains nutrients that can "feed" the neurotransmitters. These natural ingredients can help promote brain function - increasing mental concentration and self-control, as well as helping maintain focus and attention.

The product is called Solaray Focus For Children and it contains all its ingredients may help treat the symptoms of ADHD as well as promote general health and well-being.

Focus For Children has a synergized blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other important nutrients for the brain and the body.

Many of our staff as well as our visitors have experienced success with Focus Formula. One of our staff member's teenage sons is currently taking Focus Formula to avoid the possible Concerta side effects. She has reported that thus far it seems to be helpful in treating many of his ADHD symptoms.

More information about Focus For Children:

We extensively researched the company that makes this natural formula and have found that they adhere to strict GMP compliance, which are the highest manufacturing standards in the world. This ensures the quality and effectiveness of the ingredients.

Also, they only use standardized herbal extracts, the purest herbal extracts with the highest quality and therapeutic benefits.

All of the ingredients in Focus are supported with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) which guarantees their potency and safety.

Lastly, all of the nutritional products are formulated by a highly-credentialed scientific team that can blend these nutrients perfectly to ensure that they offer the maximum benefits to your body.

Read more about Focus For Children and see how you can avoid Concerta side effects today.

As with all health supplements, please be sure to consult your physician or other qualified medical professional before taking any product for ADHD.

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