What other drugs could interact with Concerta?
There may be an interaction between methylphenidate extended release and any of the following: • alcohol • amphetamines (e.g., dextroamphetamine) • antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline, imipramine, fluoxetine) • appetite suppressants (e.g., phentermine) • carbamazepine • clonidine • guanethidine • methyldopa • monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine) • other medications for ADHD • phenobarbital • phenytoin • primidone • sympathomimetic medications (e.g., epinephrine) • warfarin If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to: • stop taking one of the medications, • change one of the medications to another, • change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or • leave everything as is. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. In many cases, interactions are intended or are managed by close
