Ask the Experts ‘Adrenal Burnout’ from Concerta? Debunking the Myth “Is it true that long-term use of Concerta can cause ‘burnout’ of the adrenal glands?” By Larry Silver, M.D. Verified Updated on April 10, 2022 Click to Add Comments Email Save Save Print Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Concerta is a long-acting form of methylphenidate, the same drug that is also in Ritalin. Ritalin has been used since the mid-1950s, and, to date, there is no evidence that long-term use causes “adrenal burnout.” Resources Ritalin: ADHD Medication Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects Does Daytrana Help Your ADHD Kid? Save Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Previous Article Next Article Advertisement Free Newsletter Sign Up for our newsletter Email Address Sign Up It appears JavaScript is disabled in your browser. Please enable JavaScript and refresh the page in order to complete this form. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement