I have read that page but my daughter is in concerta xl for adhd so a lot of meds interact with this.

[andie2006]

[Shell567]

Andie,

It is highly unlikely that a doctor would prescribe a medication that would interact with ADHD medications. The medication would be contraindicated in that situation. To prescribe it would be against official prescribing guidelines.

I can understand why you must be so concerned about this - you really do need to talk to your doctor about your worries.

Here's a list of medications that can interact with Concerta XL. Medications used to treat acne are not contraindicated, so are not known to interact with Concerta XL:

•clonidine

•phenobarbital

•phenytoin

•primidone

General types of medication:

•anticonvulsants

•antihypertensives

•antipsychotics

•coumarin anticoagulants

•dopaminergics

•halogenated anaesthetics

•medicines that raise blood pressure

•monoamine oxidase inhibitors

•selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors

•tricyclic antidepressants

Some medications for acne are simply applied to the skin (topical treatments), so tend to have fewer side-effects and are less likely to interact with other medications. Perhaps this is an option that could be considered.

Take care,

Shell x

[johnsmith]

Please go to the april.org.uk website. Some acne medications can have psychiatric side effects.