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Aptensio XR 40 MG side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stimulants have caused stroke, heart attack, and sudden death in certain people. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, or feeling short of breath.

Aptensio XR 40 MG may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

• signs of heart or blood circulation problems –chest pain, uneven heart rate, trouble breathing, numbness, cold feeling, or pale appearance of your fingers or toes;
• signs of mania or psychosis– seeing or hearing things that are not real, aggression, paranoia, decreased need for sleep, risk-taking behavior, being agitated or talkative;
• a seizure, muscle twitches (tics), changes in your vision, blurry vision; or
• a painful erection that lasts 4 hours or longer.

Aptensio XR can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.

Common side effects of Aptensio XR 40 MG may include:

• sweating, increased blood pressure;
• mood changes, anxiety, irritability, sleep problems (insomnia);
• restlessness, nervousness;
• fast or uneven heart rate;
• loss of appetite, weight loss;
• dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, upset stomach; or
• headache, dizziness.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

How should I take Aptensio XR 40 MG?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Aptensio XR 40 MG may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Keep the medication where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away Aptensio XR 40 MG is against the law.

Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using only the medicine your doctor prescribes.

Most brands of methylphenidate are taken 1 to 3 times during the day. Jornay PM is for use only in the evening. Do not use this medicine more often than prescribed.

Take with a full glass of water.

You may take Aptensio XR 40 MG with or without food, but take it the same way each time. Some brands of methylphenidate need to be taken 30 to 45 minutes before a meal.