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Possible Side Effects of ADHD Medication
All drugs have side effects, some more severe than others. The drugs used to control ADHD are no exception.
They can only be obtained on prescription and your child’s specialist will decide which ones are most suitable for them, if they feel that medication is necessary. It may not be.
This table is given purely as information so that you are aware of the sort of side effects that could occur. Please see your doctor for professional medical advice and information. People react differently to medication so side effects may be either non-existent, short-lived or a problem, necessitating experiments with dosages or change of type.
NICE recommend regular monitoring for side effects.
|
Side effects |
Medication |
Higher Doses |
Comments |
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Appetite loss |
Ritalin Equasym Medikinet Dexedrine Concerta Strattera |
Short period Same as Ritalin |
Adults and children |
|
Constipation |
Tofranil |
Ritalin Equasym Medikinet |
|
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Cough |
Concerta |
|
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Depression |
Ritalin Equasym Medikinet |
|
|
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Dizziness |
Concerta Clonidine Strattera |
Ritalin Equasym Medikinet |
Adults and children |
|
Dry mouth |
Tofranil Clonidine Strattera |
Ritalin Equasym Medikinet |
Adults |
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Fatigue |
Strattera |
|
|
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Headaches |
Concerta |
Ritalin Equasym Medikinet |
|
|
Insomnia |
Ritalin Dexedrine Equasym Medikinet Concerta Strattera |
Short period |
Adults |
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Irritability |
Ritalin Equasym Medikinet |
|
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Nausea |
Clonidine Strattera |
Ritalin Equasym Medikinet |
Adults and children |
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Rash |
Clonidine |
|
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Sedation |
Clonidine |
|
|
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Sexual problems |
Strattera |
|
Adults - Libido |
|
Sinusitis |
Concerta |
|
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Sore throat |
Concerta |
|
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Stomach aches |
Concerta |
Ritalin Equasym Medikinet |
|
|
Stomach upsets |
Strattera |
|
Adults and children |
|
Tics |
Ritalin Equasym Medikinet |
|
|
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Upper respiratory tract infection |
Concerta |
|
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Urinary problems |
Strattera |
|
Adults |
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Vomiting |
Concerta Strattera |
|
Adults and children |