Mydayis vs. Concerta

Mydayis (mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine product) and Concerta (methylphenidate extended release tablets) are central nervous system (CNS) stimulants used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Side effects of Mydayis and Concerta that are similar include insomnia, decreased appetite, weight loss, irritability, nausea, dry mouth, and anxiety.

Side effects of Mydayis that are different from Concerta include increased heart rate, feeling jittery, tooth grinding, depression, diarrhea, palpitations, menstrual pain or cramping, and erectile dysfunction.

Side effects of Concerta that are different from Mydayis include stomach pain, headache, vomiting, dizziness, vision problems, skin rash, nervousness, numbness/tingling/cold feeling in the hands or feet, and sweating.

Both Mydayis and Concerta may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and antidepressants.

Mydayis may also interact with acidifying or alkalinizing agents (GI and urinary), triptans, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, St. John's wort, quinidine, ritonavir, omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, and cimetidine.

Concerta may also interact with blood thinners, clonidine, dobutamine, epinephrine, isoproterenol, cold/allergy medicine that contains phenylephrine (a decongestant), potassium citrate, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid and potassium citrate, sodium citrate and citric acid, medications to treat high or low blood pressure, stimulant medications, diet pills, and seizure medicines.

Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you suddenly stop taking Mydayis or Concerta.

Common side effects of Mydayis include:

• insomnia,
• decreased appetite,
• decreased weight,
• irritability,
• nausea,
• dry mouth,
• increased heart rate,
• anxiety,
• feeling jittery,
• tooth grinding,
• depression,
• diarrhea,
• palpitations,
• menstrual pain or cramping, and
• erectile dysfunciton.

Central nervous system stimulants, including Mydayis, have a high potential for abuse and dependence.

Common side effects of Concerta include:

Side effects of Concerta include:

• stomach pain,
• loss of appetite,
• headache,
• dry mouth,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• anxiety,
• dizziness,
• weight loss,
• irritability,
• vision problems,
• skin rash,
• nervousness,
• numbness/tingling/cold feeling in the hands or feet, and
• sweating.

Mydayis (mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine product) extended-release capsules are a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 13 years and older.

Concerta is a central nervous system stimulant prescription medicine. It is used for the treatment of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Concerta may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.

Concerta should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.

Concerta is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Concerta in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Concerta may harm others, and is against the law.

Tell your doctor if you or your child has (or has a family history of) ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs.

Mydayis may interact with acidifying or alkalinizing agents (GI and urinary), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), triptans, antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, St. John's wort, quinidine, ritonavir, omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, and cimetidine. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Tell your doctor if you or your child is pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Tell your doctor about all of the medicines that you or your child takes including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Concerta and some medicines may interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Sometimes the doses of other medicines will need to be adjusted while taking Concerta.

Your doctor will decide whether Concerta can be taken with other medicines.

Especially tell your doctor if you or your child takes:

• antidepression medicines including MAOIs
• seizure medicines
• blood thinner medicines
• blood pressure medicines
• cold or allergy medicines that contain decongestants

Know the medicines that you or your child takes. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your doctor and pharmacist.

Do not start any new medicine while taking Concerta without talking to your doctor first.

The recommended starting dose of Mydayis for adults and children 13 to 17 years is 12.5 mg.

Take Concerta exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may adjust the dose until it is right for you or your child.

Do not chew, crush, or divide the tablets.

Swallow Concerta tablets whole with water or other liquids. Tell your doctor if you or your child cannot swallow Concerta whole. A different medicine may need to be prescribed.

Concerta can be taken with or without food.

Take Concerta once each day in the morning. Concerta is an extended-release tablet. It releases medication into your or your child's body throughout the day.

The Concerta tablet does not dissolve completely in the body after all the medicine has been released. You or your child may sometimes notice the empty tablet in a bowel movement. This is normal.

From time to time, your doctor may stop Concerta treatment for a while to check ADHD symptoms.

Your doctor may do regular checks of the blood, heart, and blood pressure while taking Concerta. Children should have their height and weight checked often while taking Concerta. Concerta treatment may be topped if a problem is found during these check-ups.

If you or your child takes too much Concerta or verdoses, call your doctor or poison control center right away, or get emergency treatment.