- Getting weird 21st July 2008
... person who complains the whole time)
Started on 36mg Concerta (history)
They put me on 18mg ,for a month ,cut out ... halfway though the day ( Concerta )
Back on 36 ,went well for about a month (excellent ... work ,friends ect.
Anybody ,experiencing this on Concerta ,worked very well for me ,and now all of a sudden...
... Legion,
Are you taking any other meds besides Concerta ? If so, what and for how long?
Thanks....
... than ADD. Personally, if I were you, I'd lay off the Concerta until I got my blood pressure under control. And...
- Concerta and myself 17th July 2008
... I noticed I was able to lift less weight off the concerta than on it. Does it affect your hormones?...
... I noticed I was able to lift less weight off the concerta than on it. Does it affect your hormones?
ty,
... MORE meds.
"Yes" you will get up more weight on Concerta .
If you are good enough to make it to the Olymics...
- I am very confused 6th July 2008
... yperactivity." All ADD meds (ritalin, dexedrine, adderall, concerta , focalin) are similar, except for Strattera, which...
- just started strattera 5th July 2008
... strattera. its week 2 and I don't feel anything! I was on concerta in the past- self experiment- and it worked great ... really well. The doctor was going to put me back on the concerta , but I was concerned with the lost of appitite, I ... m re thinking maybe I should have stayed with the concerta and just make myself eat! I know strattera is a non ... at times and I don't like it. I didn't get that on concerta . any suggestions anyone?? and do all these medications...
... All you can do is try right?
any difference between concerta and adderall anyone?
...
... There are differences between Concerta and Adderall because they are different medications ... again, that doesn't always mean that it works better. Concerta , as a general rule, has a smoother let-down. The ... good thing about both Concerta and Adderall is that they work right away. You don...
... another doctor appt. It's looking like its going to be concerta , but am wondering whats the difference between concerta ... side effects? As of now, I never had a problem with concerta , minus the not eating thing. and weird to me, I don...
... feel a big letdown, is because like you said, the concerta doesen't really have a big one like other meds!! Don...
... I can't wait to get back on the concerta ! I start a new job friday!! I'm not on anything now ... head feels like its spinning! I do at least have 1 concerta for my job tomarrow!! thank goodness!!!
...
... :D I go to the doctor wednesday to go back to the concerta . I can't wait!! It has made a big difference in my...
- Interesting . . . 3rd July 2008
... with the different ADD drugs, you might want to try Concerta or Metadate (assuming they are available in Canada...
... methylphenidates who have a smoother delivery system - like Concerta or Metadate....
- 32 yo female first day on concerta! 29th June 2008
... have something in their stomach.
My son was on Concerta and it did not do well for him. He was very emotional ... about EVERY LITTLE THING. He was very angry also on Concerta . He started with 18 and then went to 27. Also, after...
- problems with "seeing" the world around you 20th June 2008
... years and I just got a different Doc who put me on concerta because I told him that Stra wasn't doing anything ... migraines more frequently. The strange thing I've been on Concerta for 3 weeks I feel really good on it no more feeling...
- my son has adhd 1st June 2008
... son takes naps during the day and he never did on Concerta . Also, on concerta he was angry and violent, but...
- Son has ADHD combined... but what else??? 29th May 2008
... moving, etc, in school and home. First he was on Concerta , now 15mg Adderall in morning, then 5 mg at 3pm. ... This med is definitely better for him since Concerta made him moody and angry. But Adderall is making...
... on ritalin doing ok. after awhile, she was put on concerta once a day, but boy, when that girl turned 15-she...
... could curb it?? I noticed when she don't take her concerta , she is much happier. she'll laugh alot and joke around...
... had to try and see if it helped him. He's been on Concerta and Adderall, and I don't plan on anything else. ...
... Thanks for all the advice Bob. He used to be on Concerta , and that did make him angry, sad, upset easily. ...
- I'm almost sure I'm ADD 26th May 2008
... daughter was dianosed with ADD, she's now 16 and on concerta once a day 54 mg. I've had my share of depression ... where I coulden't take it anymore and took a half of concerta , (my daughter's) and wow! what a difference!! I was...
... little safer and not so addicting. when I stopped the concerta , I felt fine, a little wierd because everything went ... him. oh yeah, another question, when I did take the concerta , when it came time to go to bed, I didn't need anything...
... baggage are not going to disappear overnight with Concerta or any other med. But getting on the right med sure...
- Help for my son 21st May 2008
... lessen rebound. So can a less potent drug such as Concerta . And in certain cases all stimulants simply make matters...
- Update on my son 6th May 2008
... ADD inattentive type 5 yrs ago - he is now 13):
Concerta - began at 18 mg and has now just upped to 54 mg
...
A few years ago we tried Straterra with the Concerta (as a pick-me-up in the afternoons) and it did NOT ... WORK WELL.
Recently, it seemed to me the Concerta (36 mg) was not cutting it anymore - would get notes ... insomnia worse (only two side effects we've seen with Concerta ).
So we tried Vyvance (he would not eat at all ... day.
So, I've made the plunge and increased the Concerta to 54 mg. We can handle the insomina part of it because...
- Adderrall 3rd May 2008
... anyone have any suggestions about what I should do. Is Concerta any better and has less side effects than the Adderrall ... instead of for free at the district clinic and ask for Concerta ? My district clinic will not prescribe it to me because...
... Concerta is the same as Ritalin. Strattera is the only ADD...
- My Son Was Up All Night 1st May 2008
... and I can't swing two Rx a month so we're back on Concerta but next higher dose....
- Concerta for my son...time for a dose increase? 1st May 2008
... My son is also on Concerta (36 mg) and has been since 2nd grade - he is now in...
... second grade, he now is in 8th. He has been taking concerta ever since diagnosed until the past 3 mos. The concerta ... might be time for a change. BTW he went straight from concerta to vyvanse--didn't need to taper off the concerta...
... s on tuesday and my son is now on a higher dose of concerta . He is taking 27mg. He has taken one dose so far and...
... was great, but something was missing. He was taking Concerta to start with, 18mg, then 27. Man, he was like another...
... very small boy to begin with. So far so good with the concerta change. I know its early though. He does do counseling...
- How can I help my daughter? 29th April 2008
... our ADD kids happier in school. I was advised to use concerta extended, did anyone use it?...
... My own experience with Concerta was somewhat underwhelming, but I know and I know ... plan, to work in concert (pardon the pun ;)) with the Concerta ....
- Help- Adderall XR, AM I abusing it? 18th April 2008
... symptoms of dependence than some of the other ADD meds ( Concerta , Ritalin, etc.)....
- Side Effects of Ritalin 17th April 2008
... and the like when he tried me on Adderall and then Concerta .
It may be a case of the right medication for the...
- Need help for 3 1/2 yr. old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7th April 2008
... started with ritalin BAD then Adderall worse!!! Then concerta okay, but his eating is really bad. Now he is on...
- Inattentive disorder 7th April 2008
... concerned, it will likely be Adderall, Ritalin or Concerta . I now take adderall which is wonderful! I hated Ritalin ... depression and on medication for that. I haven't tried Concerta .
I think medication will help your son, and I think...
... about some of the more common stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta , Adderall) and be able to discuss the benefits and...
... age 7 with ADD inattentive type. He was started on Concerta and has progressed up to 36 mg. **VioletRose - we ... faltering in school but I didn't want to up the dosage of Concerta because he is a small boy (not nearly the size of ... purposes. Who knows, I may end up going back to the Concerta . It seems to help the best with school, I just have ... to make him eat. But the Concerta doesn't seem to cause stomach / headache problems ... concerned, it will likely be Adderall, Ritalin or Concerta . I now take adderall which is wonderful! I hated Ritalin ... depression and on medication for that. I haven't tried Concerta .
I think medication will help your son, and I think...
... do agree with you. He needs help. I would try the concerta again if it worked before, but definetly see a psych ... load him up on meds, but you may want to see if the concerta improves his school performance first and maybe helps...
- Medication VS Parenting 6th April 2008
... doubt Cause for a year my youngest child did take concerta however, there was no significant difference between...
- ADHD 7 year old Not ADD 27th March 2008
... along the lines of autism.
He is on focalin. Was on concerta which worked well but we switched because we were...
- 9 year old son taking abilify 25th March 2008
... My son is 8. He has been on three types of meds. Concerta worked well but his appetite was bad. He only ate...
- Ritalin LA twice a day? 24th March 2008
... problem, try talking to the doc about Metadate or Concerta . They are even longer-acting forms of ritalin (methylpheni...
- Is the dry mouth from Adderall ever temporary? 15th March 2008
... to be working better for me than either Ritalin or Concerta were. The ONLY unpleasant side effect I am having ... I did have similar reaction when i first started Concerta , and that went away after a few weeks, but it wasn...
- Out of control 13 yr old 12th March 2008
...
I am keen to see her tried on something like Concerta .. but how to get a professional to treat her is beyond...
... a layman) feel that a stimulant medication such as Concerta may have a positive effect, at least on a temporary...
- Concerta for Inattentive ADD 11th March 2008
... a "normal" person. You can't necessarily count on Concerta to give you energy. It looks as though you are seeing ... some real positive effects from the concerta already in regards to focus, so it does seem to be ... recommend taking more than the prescribed amount of Concerta , as too much can lead to issues; not the least of...
... Hi Steph: Concerta acts differently on adults. My 7 year old takes it...
... family. I am not though. I am going to give the Concerta a little longer if I can. As far as my diet, I eat...
... and I hope I get something that helps. I thought Concerta would help a lot but it doesn't so hopefully the doctor ... curious if anyone else has felt like this after taking Concerta . It helps me focus but almost makes me more tired ... Adderall may help better. Has anyone taken Adderall and Concerta and if so which helped best? ---Thanks!...
... something misread things. Sorry. :)
As far as the Concerta , I've been on Concerta and Dexadrine and have been...
- After 30+ years, I finally have a consistent grip on myself 11th March 2008
... online quiz for adult ADHD. The doctor prescribed Concerta for 3+ weeks. It took a while to feel consistent,...
- Concerta vs adderall 7th March 2008
... Cause if Adderall pooped out on you, it is unlikely Concerta will pick up the slack.
Finally, med management ... with standard. So, before doing anything, see if the Concerta works for you. Give it a week or two.
Bob
PS Re...
... Cram,
Concerta is a long-acting formulation of methylphenidate (which ... difference that you *may* find is that the let-down from Concerta is smoother than that of Adderall....
... I actually like concerta better. Its like I am not taking anything at all ...
I just didn't know if 27 mg was a low does of concerta or how other people where prescribed it. I take one...
- So is long-term medication for ADD good or bad? 29th February 2008
... my ADD and she asked if I would be willing to try concerta . While i was anti med for myself in my 20s, I am ... face from time to time. Well since I started the concerta I have seen a huge weight lifted and have been able ... having to push as hard to get the work done. The concerta , along with the ssri and topamax (for chronic migraine ... migraines and headaches better than before I got on the concerta . To be honest i would never dream of going off the ... concerta . I am in therapy. I have had an ADD diet, for the...
- Vyvase vs. straterra? 25th February 2008
... 3rd grade he is now in 8th, he started out taking concerta with great results the first year, getting straight ... Today we took him to the doc that prescribed him the concerta ---we are frustrated being words. We were suggested...
... Angie,
Are you trying the Concerta ? If it does not work out and you opt for Vyvanse see...
... patch, forgot the name but was told it is basically concerta but in patch form. Well---we put in on---he took it ... wasn't good, still it had the same affects as the concerta pill when he did leave it on. Sorry if I am sounding...
- Frustrated and Angry . . . (way too long. :( ) 24th February 2008
... my doctor blamed the Dexedrine and switched me to Concerta . The Celexa, however, drove me into a depression ...
I feel that I had some positive results on the Concerta , but because my depression was so bad as a result ... option for the Dexedrine where there isn't for the Concerta . I do find my ability to concentrate much improved...
- alternatives 15th February 2008
... necesitate my being off of medication such as ritalin, concerta ,
aderal, ect. for a year before I enlisted. Do you...
- car wreck caused ADD & RX calls for Ritalin & Adderall?? 12th February 2008
... by low dose extended release formulations such as Concerta . Another possibility is a stimulating antidepressant...
- Adderall Xr And Other Stimulants, New To This...any Advice, Thank You 8th February 2008
... to want to decide to take any stimulants. I tried concerta , I was amazed, at how I could focus with so much ease ... with ease, while everyone was stressed out. So the concerta helped, but it made me a little irritable, even after ... I would be so grateful. Also if anybody has tried Concerta , Adderall XR, or any other simulants and had any interestin...
- Ritalin and anxiety attacks? 7th February 2008
... bother, ask for a extended release version such as Concerta .
I'm almost sure your problem stems from too much...
- Question for other ADD college students... 31st January 2008
... TIMED tests.
I just started about a month ago on Concerta . I am on 54 mg. I find I am doing somewhat better ... classes are hard for me.
Some days I feel like the concerta really helps me and then others i feel like it doesnt ... work for me. I am not sure if i should just stay on concerta or switch to somethig new like adderall.
The ... fall asleep usually after coffee lol but when i take concerta i notice the caffine a lot more. So i dont need to...
... Comic Sans MS"][COLOR="Blue"]I am an adult tking 54 of concerta . works good. caffiene has been used successfully for ... weekend you can not take it if so desired. the beauty of concerta is the time release aspect of it , it is better delivery ... well on interviews,as I am a work in progress but , concerta for me has been working. good luck.[/FONT]...
- Really bad after they wear off or I take it off 28th January 2008
... been like this with ALL ADD meds I've taken. Riddlin, Concerta , etc. After classes and I finish with my homework...
- Ritalin Patch 12th January 2008
... experienced extreme moodiness and loss of appetite with concerta . Has any one had success with the patch?? Less side...
- terrible side effects on concerta 11th January 2008
... Hi my son who is 7, is on Concerta . It is a low does. It works well but he has no appatite ... really bad and adderall that was the worst. Maybe Concerta is to high a dose. MY son is on folkalin it's new ... does not really help his appitite so well go back to Concerta . All i can say is it is very upsetting to keep trying...
- Is there natural relief for ADD? 9th January 2008
... give you. But I do know that there's medications like Concerta that are once a day meds, long lasting, slow release...
... daughter's wear-off-fast history with meds, I doubt if Concerta will give her 12 hour efficacy but it may give her...
- 7yr old son newly on Concerta... need some advice ! 9th January 2008
... We recently started our 11 year old on Concerta . The first week he was having break-downs every night...
... Even though Concerta works immediately, you really need to give it some...
... My 7year old is on concerta . It works well. He has no appetite. We give it...
- Question about the meds Im taking.. 4th January 2008
... So i just started on 18mg of concerta , the doctor said i will need more but must start me...
- Concerta? 2nd January 2008
... as well at being effective thru out the day while concerta is a time released pill and it does not cause as bad ... anger issues. My family was much more please with the concerta then adderall. Please do not hesitate to ask me if...
... were you on?
Also did you lose a lot of weight on concerta ?...
... My 11 year old son just started taking Concerta and after the first week we had to increase the dosage...
- strattera 1st January 2008
... there have a kid on strattera? I have a 10 yr old on concerta and it seems that the effectiveness is decreasing...
... Strattera might be a possiblity. Combining Strattera with Concerta might be a possibility. Simply increasing the dosage ... of Concerta might be a possibility. You need an MD to make that...
... My daughter was on concerta and struggled so. Being a stimulant, it just revved...
... Strattera might be a possiblity. Combining Strattera with Concerta might be a possibility. Simply increasing the dosage ... of Concerta might be a possibility. You need an MD to make that...
- Does this sound like ADHD??? 30th December 2007
... My son was the same way. He is seven and stated concerta in Kindergarten I felt the same way and still get ... about ADHD that early i waited until kindergarten Concerta has been a godsend. My son wakes up and is like a...
- benadryl and ritalin 7th December 2007
... My daughter takes Concerta for ADHD. I spoke with a pharmacist about her taking ... allergies. She does not sleep well since being on the Concerta so her Dr. prescribed Clonidine at bedtime to help...
- Son with ADHD and ODD 6th December 2007
... about a longer-acting form of Ritalin. Metadate and Concerta are the exact same med as Ritalin. They act much ... when it was wearing off. I didn't feel that way on Concerta or Metadate....
... about a longer-acting form of Ritalin. Metadate and Concerta are the exact same med as Ritalin. They act much ... when it was wearing off. I didn't feel that way on Concerta or Metadate.
klyn07,
I do believe FineAndDandy...
- ADHD 10 y/o daughter 29th November 2007
... suspended from school 2 times. Dr. has changed her to concerta , but we have to wean off of strattera before starting ... concerta . Has anyone just stopped Strattera without weaning...
... Sorry you're going thru this. I have a 10 yo dd on Concerta and we're still tweaking things to find the "magic...
... quickly, so that I can give her her first dose of concerta on Sunday and keep an eye on her!...
- Vyvanse...1st day...BAD BAD BAD! 16th November 2007
... Please tell this gets better! I was on Concerta 54mg and then 10mg of ritalin in the afternoon. Well ... start.
And the last thing is...When i was on the concerta i felt like there were days it really worked great...
... oHappyCamper;3310550]Please tell this gets better! I was on Concerta 54mg and then 10mg of ritalin in the afternoon. Well ... start.
And the last thing is...When i was on the concerta i felt like there were days it really worked great...
... oHappyCamper;3310550]Please tell this gets better! I was on Concerta 54mg and then 10mg of ritalin in the afternoon. Well ... start.
And the last thing is...When i was on the concerta i felt like there were days it really worked great ... input before Monday:)
Thanks!!
Hi my son is on Concerta and ya know sometimes I feel that it is not working...
- Turretts and Concerta 15th November 2007
... know how much or how little this is affected by the Concerta . The best thing to do is to talk to your doctor....
... Although it's hard to say if the Concerta is actually doing this for sure, it's most likely...
- Alternative to stimulants for ADD for my college age son 14th November 2007
... induced attention deficit problems. So let's try " Concerta ." Concerta is long acting Ritalin.
Those are all...
- Question about Ritalin 3rd November 2007
... are extended release versions such as Ritalin LA, Concerta , Metadate and others.
The devil is that stimulant...
- Misdiagnosed ADD??????????? 24th October 2007
... medications. I'll tell ya, at one point he was on Concerta , Depakote, and something else....i forget what it...
- Doctor and my Adderall 23rd October 2007
... that kind of med. At the time I was on 20 mg's of Concerta which worked well for me but he wanted me on Adderall...
- How much Fish Oil for a 12 year old with ADD 20th October 2007
...
Compared with results of studies of Ritalin and Concerta , they found that fish oils were more effective.
Fish...
- Wellbutrin SR for ADD??? 19th October 2007
... SR over any methyphenidate med except Daytrana or Concerta . But Wellbutrin isn't as stimulating as methylphenidate...
... may be able to replace Wellbutrin and Adderall with concerta .
What follows is my Concerta recommendation basis ... than generic - not Strattera, Adderall, Ritalin LA, Concerta , etc. Generic or pay out of the pocket. With my deficit ... that he understood, he knew what to do - prescribe Concerta . Well, at that time financially I am doing better ... the timing.
I am calling tommorow to request a Concerta script. I can afford the Concerta now and could have...
- changing adhd meds 9th October 2007
... attacks. Should I allow them to change his meds to Concerta or insist that he stay on Strattera especially since...
- how does concerta affect children 10 years from now? 5th October 2007
... [QUOTE=gjk3605;3244090]how does effect concerta effect children 10 years from now
My 10 year old ... was on concerta for 3 weeks. He stated that it help him in school...
... is 10yrs old now. Last year he was put on the drug Concerta to help with school issues (he was having trouble ... much thought and research of the harmful effects of Concerta and other stimulants like it (such as, possible heart ... mom decided to try alternative therapies instead of Concerta for this school year.
She consulted his doctor...
- Alternative homeopathic treatments 25th September 2007
... other than stimulatants. I have been on Adderall, Concerta , and ritalin before, however, I just hate the thought...
- ADD meds/ making her tired 22nd September 2007
... a dose to me.
Talk to doc about a low dose of Concerta or Daytrana. Dextroamphetamine (active ingredient...
- Side Effects of Mixed Amphetamine Salts? 19th September 2007
... breakdown...he was only on 20-25 mg of dex. he went to concerta , strattera, and on and on, but ended up back on dex...
- ADD meds for non-ADD folks? 18th September 2007
... extended release version of methylphenidate such as Concerta may help. But tell your doctor that the jitters are...
- add meds/upset stomach 17th September 2007
... methylphenidate in a extended release formula such as Concerta does not affect me that way. But even an extended...
- Adderall XR 20mg discussion.... 15th September 2007
... experience. Personally, I stop taking Adderall and try Concerta or Daytrana in its stead. Both come "out of the gate...
