Hi! Im a 16 rising senior in highschool, and im considering going back on concerta for my ADHD. however, I ve been generally concerned with the side effects of the medication, specifically how it effects blood flow in the body. As an athlete, restricted blood flow can be a significant impairment, one that could cause me to pass out or become dizzy (only what ive read, im not prone to these symptoms otherwise). Also, I ve read that it negatively effects the penis, which is a concern of mine, since I am sexually active. Is there any thing I should know about going back on concerta? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hi, I suppose you are having some trouble with your ADHD symptoms and thus wishing to get back on Concert (Methylphenidate). I assume you are currently not on any medication. The effect of concert on pulse and blood pressure varies from person to person. Some may get to a higher level and some may get into lower level. It's difficult to predict before taking the medicines. But whatever it may cause, affecting your athletic performance because of blood pressure changes is unusually rare.  Chat Doctor. Even on sexual function its action varies. Some gets more libido and some lessened. Its effect on penis as such is minimal with rare incidents of prolonged and painful erection called as Arianism. Medical community is not yet sure of this occurring due to concert as it is always seen when used with some other