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• Monitor periodically for blood pressure, complete & differential bloodcounts.• Careful supervision is required during drug withdrawal, since this mayunmask depression as well as the effects of chronic overactivity.Special notes • Methylphenindate may be abused. Ensure guidelines for prescribing andsupply are adhered.• Drug and Therapeutics Subcommittee on 24.10.2006 (Bil 4/2006) hadapproved 50 children to receive subsidised treatment for Ritalin LA andConcerta. Subsidy cards will be given to A.Prof Aili Hashim.• All other patients to pay full charge for LA capsules.Patient information • Nervousness and insomnia are common at the beginning of treatment• Decreased appetite, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting are common & maybe alleviated by concomitant food intake• Other common side effects: headache, dizziness, rash or palpitations• Inform the doctor immediately if symptoms such as allergy, changes in vision,chest pain/SOB, convulsions/tremors, irregular heartbeat, fever/chills/rigors,sore throat, body aches, lightheadedness, fainting, unusual behavior,mood/mental changes, confusion, hallucinations, or uncontrolled musclemovements/twitching occurPrepared/checked byDate compiled/editionKong Sing Teang / PDS / PL9 May 2007, 1 st edition