Whenever there is a discussion on any medication out there, there is certainly one aspect that never gets overlooked and which is often discussed in great detail. The aspect we are talking about here are the side effects of a given medication. Namely, it is only natural that the people want to know if they can expect experiencing certain side effects when using the medication. No one wants to take a medication for a mild headache that is going to get them to vomit uncontrollably or that is going to make their skin flare up in eczema. That is why we decided to include an article on the side effects of Ritalin to our blogsite about this psychostimulant medication used for treating ADHD and narcolepsy primarily.
We all know that pretty much every medication can cause certain side effects and that this is the most natural things when medications are concerned. Namely, as they affect certain processes in the body, it is perfectly understandable that they might also affect certain processes that are not meant to be affected, in people who have a stronger affinity towards experiencing certain side effects. In this article, you are going to read about the side effects that may be caused by Ritalin.One of the most important things to keep in mind when taking any medication, which of course includes Ritalin as well is that there is always possibility that you might be allergic to said medication, without knowing it. Some medications are more likely to cause allergic reactions and Ritalin is luckily not one of them.
However, there is still possibility that some people might be allergic to it. If you experience such symptoms like hives, difficulties breathing, as well as swelling of throat, face and lips, you should seek emergency medical attention as these are the signs of an anaphylactic reaction to the medication, a reaction that may even be life-threatening.
When we are talking about the very side effects that may be caused by Ritalin, you need to keep in mind that the fact they are listed here in this article, as well as on the label does not mean that you are going to experience them. In fact, it is far more likely that you will go through your entire treatment without experiencing any side effects. If it had been differently, Ritalin wouldn’t have been approved for use by various regulatory agencies, including FDA.
The side effects that are most commonly reported by the users of Ritalin are mild side effects that should not affect your everyday too much and that do not require immediate consultation with your doctor. However, if any of the following side effects become too much to handle or if they change in intensity, you should talk to your physician: mild skin rash, nausea, loss of appetite, sweating, stomach pain, vomiting, dizziness, vision problems, nervousness, insomnia, mild headache, cold feeling, tingling and numbness in the feet and hands.It has to be noted that there are some more serious side effects that may be caused by Ritalin although these are very rare. These are usually signs that your body is negatively responding to the Ritalin treatment and any such occurrence should be reported immediately to the physician, who will decide on the further course of action.
These more serious Ritalin side effects include: easy bruising, hallucinations, restlessness, aggression, unusual behavior, muscle twitches, purple spots on the skin, fainting feeling, severe blistering headaches, severe skin rash, fever, fainting feeling, uneven heartbeats, fast and pounding heartbeats, chest pains, anxiety, buzzing in the ears, blurred vision, seizure.You should be aware that this is not the complete list of all the possible side effects that might be caused by Ritalin and if you wish a full list, you need to talk to your doctor or the pharmacist who will be happy to help you. Once again, do not let this article scare you, as it is far more likely that your treatment will cause no side effects.
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