The government plans to strengthen warnings about possible psychiatric side effects from Concerta, after a routine FDA review turned up reports of unexpected psychiatric reactions, including suicidal thoughts and violent behavior.
Concerta is a long-acting form of methylphenidate, used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD). It is also found in Ritalin. For years, these drugs have carried labels warning of possible side effects including, agitation, psychosis or transient depression
