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An example of an extended-release formula includes the methylphenidate medication brand Concerta.
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In vitro data suggest that some extended-release stimulants may experience dose dumping in the presence of alcohol. This is a concern because the ADHD patient population is at risk for alcohol abuse. The potential for dose dumping when taking extended-release stimulants with alcohol could lead to unintended and dangerous side effects for those with ADHD.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Jain |first1=R |last2=Stark |first2=JG |title=Safety and efficacy considerations due to misuse of extended-release formulations of stimulant medications. |journal=Postgraduate medicine |date=September 2016 |volume=128 |issue=7 |pages=672-81 |doi=10.1080/00325481.2016.1218259 |pmid=27467139}}</ref>
In vitro data suggest that some extended-release stimulants may experience dose dumping in the presence of alcohol. This is a concern because the ADHD patient population is at risk for alcohol abuse. The potential for dose dumping when taking extended-release stimulants with alcohol could lead to unintended and dangerous side effects for those with ADHD.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Jain |first1=R |last2=Stark |first2=JG |title=Safety and efficacy considerations due to misuse of extended-release formulations of stimulant medications. |journal=Postgraduate medicine |date=September 2016 |volume=128 |issue=7 |pages=672-81 |doi=10.1080/00325481.2016.1218259 |pmid=27467139}}</ref>


An example of an extended-release formula includes the [[methylphenidate]] medication brand Concerta.
An example of an extended-release formula includes the methylphenidate medication brand Concerta.


===Dangerous interactions===
===Dangerous interactions===