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What s the long term effects of taking concerta?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Not bad: The only long term studies on using methylphenidate (active ingredient of concerta) show only beneficial outcomes. Population studies have proven that methylphenidate is not harmful to the heart or blood vessels in children or adults. Over all it's a very safe drug to use long term.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Concerta: I agree, as long as regular checkups done to monitor blood work & ekg.

Answered 9/6/2012

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