Aptensio XR
Generic name:methylphenidate (oral) [ METH-il-FEN-i-date ]
Brand names: Adhansia XR, Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Jornay PM,
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Drug class:CNS stimulants
What is Aptensio XR?
Aptensio XR is a stimulant medicine used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy.
Aptensio XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or a heart defect.
Aptensio XR may cause new or worsening psychosis (unusual thoughts or behavior), especially if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or bipolar disorder.
Call your doctor right away if you have: signs of heart problems--chest pain, feeling light-headed or short of breath; or signs of psychosis--paranoia, aggression, new behavior problems, seeing or hearing things that are not real.
Aptensio XR may be habit-forming. Tell your doctor if you have a history of drug or alcohol addiction. Keep the medication where others cannot get to it.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Aptensio XR if you are allergic to it.
You should not take Concerta if you have:
a personal or family history of tics (muscle twitches) or Tourette's syndrome; or
severe anxiety, tension, or agitation (stimulant medicine can make these symptoms worse).
Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in certain people. Tell your doctor if you have:
heart problems or a congenital heart defect;
a family history of heart disease or sudden death.
Do not use Aptensio XR if you have used an MAO inhibitor in
