Metadate CD and chest pain?!? please help | ADHD Information

i could not figure out how to edit my post below..but my 6 yr old started metadate 20 mg on monday, and the past three days he says his chest bone hurts and feels red inside...what could this be?  does it cause heartburn?  im waiting on the nurse to call me back.

It might be heartburn Treysgirl, but you did the right thing in calling the surgery as chest pain is a side effect as so:

 

http://www.drugs.com/cons/Metadate_CD.html

...Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Fast heartbeat; increased blood pressure

Less common

Chest pain;  fever; joint pain; skin rash or hives; uncontrolled movements of the body

Rare

Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; blurred vision or other changes in vision; convulsions (seizures); muscle cramps; pinpoint red spots on skin; uncontrolled vocal outbursts and/or tics (uncontrolled and repeated body movements); unusual bleeding or bruising..."