Methylphenidate 30 Mg/9 Hr Daily Transdermal Patch Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Agents Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Decreased Appetite
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Dizziness
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weight Loss
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Low Blood Pressure
- Mood Changes
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Reaction At The Site Of Administration
- Chronic Muscle Twitches Or Movements
- Drowsiness
- Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
- Headache
- High Blood Pressure
- Involuntary Muscle Movements
- Joint Pain
- Skin Irritation
- Stuffy Nose
- Throat Irritation
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
- A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
- A Shallow Ulcer On The Skin
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Anemia
- Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
- Chemical Leukoderma
- Depression
- Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
- Hallucinations
- Hives
- Inflammation Of Blood Vessels In The Brain Or Spinal Cord
- Liver Damage
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Low Platelet Count And Bleeding From Immune Response
- Manic Behavior
- Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, A Reaction Characterized By Fever, Muscle Rigidity And Confusion
- Priapism, A Prolonged Erection Of The Penis
- Seizures
- Skin Rash With Sloughing
- Suicidal Thoughts
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Change In Vision
- A Groove In The Skin
- A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
- A Worsening Of Tourette's Syndrome Symptoms
- Aggressive Behavior
- Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
- Constriction Of Blood Vessels Of The Extremities
- Contact Dermatitis, A Type Of Skin Rash That Occurs From Contact With An Offending Substance
- Decreased Pigmentation Of The Skin
- Dilated Pupils
- Disturbance In The Ability Of The Eye To Focus
- Feelings Of Hostility
- Fever
- Hair Loss
- Irritability
- Low Energy
- Low Energy And Weakness
- Nervousness
- Raynaud's Phenomenon, A Condition Where Blood Vessels Constrict Too Much With Coldness Or Stress
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