- New to the Board 9th September 2007
... September, just changed meds from Adderall XR 25 mg to Concerta 36 mg. We added Depakote 250 mg 2 x day into the regimen...
- Any child have these side effects to these meds? 5th September 2007
... earlier this year with ADD. He was first prescribed Concerta . He did well on the first 3 dosages however they were...
- Stimulants vs non stimulants 5th September 2007
... stimulants since 5 and we just switched from Adderall XR to Concerta . Currently, my ex husband hasn't had any contact or...
- Has anyone's child been prescribed Vyvanse? 28th August 2007
... out there. I went to the website, but it looks like concerta under a different name....
- Daytrana Patch??? 26th August 2007
... to go to the Amen Clinic! My 10 yo dd just began Concerta in July and is to do some more testing for learning ... been interested in the Daytrana patch as so far the Concerta is good, but not great. I will be checking for updates...
... out. He is 14 and has tried Adderall (3 years) and Concerta .
He LOVED the patch. He said that it was a very...
- Disability 23rd August 2007
... up to 25 mg around 6 yrs) and we just switched to Concerta 36 mg. He's been on Tenex (for anxiety), switched ... begining of 1st grade (5 mg 2xday). When we switched to Concerta (yesterday being the first dose) we also added Depakote...
- ADD and special ed. class - experiences? 21st August 2007
... learning disabilities noted. He had been on 36 mgs. of Concerta ; she felt the dose was too low and we should either ... Daytrana or Adderal. (I chose to try the 56 mgs. of Concerta , since he was not having side effects on it. But he...
... Ritilan through 5th grade, less effective in 6th, tried Concerta ) he would do much better. He does not take it on weekends...
- Tell My Daughter She's Not The Only One!!!!! 13th August 2007
... mouth with the whole adhd thing. she's on 108mg 0f concerta xl daily she lost her hair (that has now grown back...
... don't know if this will help but my 7 year old is on concerta 72 mg once a day. It is still not enough and the doctor...
... anyway, have you tried giving your daughter regular concerta twice a day, instead of using the XR?...
... anyway, have you tried giving your daughter regular concerta twice a day, instead of using the XR?
There is ... only one form of Concerta and it is an extended release formulation. The medicine ... contained in Concerta - methylphenidate - is available in shorter acting ... forms (like Ritalin), but it isn't brand-named " concerta "....
... QUOTE=index.html;3192605]There is only one form of Concerta and it is an extended release formulation. The medicine ... contained in Concerta - methylphenidate - is available in shorter acting ... forms (like Ritalin), but it isn't brand-named " concerta ".
oops.... had no idea! i got on adderall over...
... and Adderall XR, Ritalin and Ritalin SR. But, both Concerta and Metadate only come in the long acting forms.
...
- A serious thought here on a possible alternative to drugs for ADD 10th August 2007
... it has some effect, but it's nothing compared to Concerta .
IMO: It would all depend on the level of inattentive...
- Unsure Whether to Medicate for ADD When Comorbid with Bipolar 6th August 2007
... was doing fine, and when the stimulants Provigil and Concerta did well, my doctor is now contemplating on putting...
- Emotional lability from all meds we've tried - help! 2nd August 2007
... we've tried: Ritalin LA, Focalin XR, Adderall XR, Concerta , and now the "Patch" - same exact problems with all...
- ADHD/Alderall 1st August 2007
... not go hand-in-hand.
Does Keiser Insurance cover Concerta ? I do better on that. If not, probably Adderall, if...
... taking some getting used to. I know he's been on Concerta before but it wasn't working well the last few months...
... question, please understand that ritalin, metadate, and concerta are all the same med. They are all methylphenidate ... and it's a huge difference) is the delivery system. Concerta and Metadate are longer-acting and have a more controlled...
- Best prescription for ADD (not ADHD)... 14th July 2007
... I recently was diagnosed with ADD and been taking Concerta but I believe it's the same as Ritalin. I suffer from...
- Ritalin Addiction - Dancing with Death 13th July 2007
... exacerbated my pre-existing depression. I also take one Concerta a day which is the time release form of the drug....
... using Ritalin. I am trying to do the same. I take Concerta and am administered one pill a day by my husband....
... using Ritalin. I am trying to do the same. I take Concerta and am administered one pill a day by my husband....
- ways to help ADD without medication? 12th July 2007
... distract me probably will. (this was before I was on Concerta ).
I've also started reading a book on ADD....
- What do you tell a Dr. to get them to prescribe medication for ADD? 6th July 2007
... I didn't realize until after I was on Concerta , but coffee does help me concentrate at times.
...
- My 9 year old is on 50 mg Focalin XR 3rd July 2007
... prescribed for her. my son has tried Strattera and Concerta , they seemed to work in the beginning, but it was...
- Please explain the various ADD meds 30th June 2007
... Another option you can very cautiously consider is Concerta . A methyphenidate high "sucks" to start with. Concerta ... much lower especially if Adderall is available. And Concerta is not snort friendly.
Why risk it? A lot less ... worse before they get better.
Additionally, if Concerta has no (zero) efficacy neither will Adderall. It blows ... working for me" con out of the water. Tell a doctor Concerta doesn't work at all, and you are out of the running ... for stimulants altogether.
Even so, don't do Concerta unless you can police your daughters meds. Is there ... post. I've thought and rethought. I'm nervous about Concerta . I'm nervous about Strattera. Sometimes all options...
... medication. I guess if the doc does actually prescribe Concerta we would dispense the pills for the next six weeks...
- Question about possible placebo w/ concerta? 27th June 2007
... I believe that if you are Above 13 years old then concerta wont help
you but may actually hurt you. So I hear...
... ^^
Interesting. I was thinking of giving Concerta a try.
Any idea as to why?? I thought it was merely...
... I believe that if you are Above 13 years old then concerta wont help
you but may actually hurt you. So I hear ... .
Concerta is more commonly used for adults then Ritalin. This ... is because Concerta is slow-release and lasts longer as adults tend to ... have longer days. Both Concerta and Ritalin are Methylphenidate so the risk of Concerta...
... the fact that you are on a relatively low dose of Concerta . Your dose may need to be increased. OR, it may ... be that Concerta doesn't work as well for you as Adderall. If you ... a placebo, you can find pictures online of what a Concerta pill looks like.
Loner101, I'm afraid the information ... you've been given is incorrect. Concerta is frequently prescribed - with good results - for...
- Discussion about learning new skills 12th June 2007
...
Solution A: An extended release version such as Concerta .
Solution B: Example: If you are prescribed 20 mg ... approximately every hour.
Solution B approximates Concerta release timing.
Look at this carefully if you...
... throughout the day. I can do it expensively by taking Concerta or cheaply by mimiking Concerta's timing manually...
- ADHD meds/temper management 9th June 2007
... age 6 so he could function in school. We settled on Concerta , although recently the doctor we took him to really ... well as ticks that have developed. The doctor said Concerta can worsen ticks in some kids.
We reduced his ... dose of the Concerta from 36 to 18, but never totally eliminated it. The ... pediatrician about it. We decided instead to bump up the concerta to help control the impulsive behavior. This has...
- What type of doctor for ADD? 1st June 2007
... m trying to fight this but it's so hard.
I'm on Concerta 18mg right now and was on 10mg of Adderall before ... personal life or ??? I'm starting to think it's the concerta but yet I need my memory back and need the right specialist...
- Weaning from Concerta 1st June 2007
... asked my doc to take me off of it and he suggested Concerta 18mg and lately I've been depressed, moody, crying ... The last 2 months I've been absolutely horrible on Concerta 18mg - crying, depressed, can't focus on my job, moody ... have decided regardless that I'm getting off of the Concerta with or without my doc. It says you shouldn't just...
- Concerta and Resperidal 24th May 2007
... going to have terrible temper issues. i think its the concerta causing these outbursts... how old is your child?...
... My son is on Concerta also and does wonderful with it, he use to be on the...
... My son, now 15, is also on Concerta 36 mg, and 2.5 mg of Risperdal. It must be a normal...
... I've been on Concerta 18mg and I am HORRIBLE - crying, depressed, outbursts ... year ago and now I'm thinking of getting off of the Concerta . I'm 37 yrs old so I can't speak on the effects of...
... going to have terrible temper issues. i think its the concerta causing these outbursts... how old is your child? ... true for all children. My 14 year old does great on Concerta . He's never been an outburst sort of fellow. Now,...
... hey, ive been on concerta since they took me of ritalin when i was about 10 ... memorey of it but it makes me feel upset and stuff so concerta xl i reckon is one of the best... and i was on rispiradol ... lashing out side of things tho but not as well as with concerta .....
4x36mg of concerta xl in morning and 2x ... concerta xl in the afternoon...
... i dont know about concerta ...never been on it. im on adderall. but i am on risperdal...
... Tics can be brought on or worsened by stimulants like Concerta , though. If that's the case, they normally disappear...
... Yes, I agree with index, it could also simply be Concerta induced tics, but since it started since the Risperdal...
- concerned mom 10th May 2007
... year old son. We've tried all forms of ritalin (LA, Concerta , Short Acting). We also tried adderall but it made ... great success with Patch, but we were also happy with Concerta and with short acting ritalin.
Keep tyring until...
- im afraid to sleep at night! 25th April 2007
... mania symptoms with all of these meds? i looked up concerta , ritalin & strattera and they all have these mania...
- thoughts on Omega 3 24th April 2007
... sharp.
I am just about to increase my dosage of concerta from 36mg to 54mg because the effects were starting ... 36mg. But, if these effects are consistent with 36mg concerta and Omega 3 supplements, then I have no need to increase ... my concerta dosage. Like I said, placebo? I dont know, but I feel...
- Strattera Flu 16th April 2007
... hello. I have been taking 36mg of Concerta for close to 2 years, and the effects started to wear...
... guess, im switching to taking wellbutrin with the concerta .. I cant handle the strattera anymore, its making...
- My son is going to drive me over the edge.. 28th March 2007
... going to drive me out a 20 story building. :) He takes concerta which works good until 4. They are trying Risperdal...
- Add & Focalin Xr 23rd March 2007
... drugs such as clonidine or guanfacine combined with concerta , or ritalin can greatly reduce the anger part. So...
... of extended release Ritalin such as Ritalin LA or Concerta .
Some people experience an increase in anxiety...
- Medicating ADD 22nd March 2007
... waiting for the dr. to give me something else. Maybe concerta or ritalin? My son takes Concerta and it works for...
- What is STRONGER AND BETTER??- Focalin XR or Adderall XR ?? 5th March 2007
... taken along with another stimulant such as adderall or concerta , I will ask him about that. Let you know what he...
... Can I ask what your dosage of Concerta was? I think I might be able to help.
Both my sons ... are on Concerta . But it works better when its combined with another ... type of med. However the dosage of concerta has to be right....
- EXTREMELY WEAK after trying different ADD Medicines and stopping, Mind is unclear,etc 4th March 2007
... ADD medicines :
Ritalin
Ritalin LA
Adderal XR
Concerta (12 hour release) - DIDN't do a dam thing
Provigil ... point since it stopped working. So they put me on concerta which does not work at all.
Now i'm on nowing except...
- Can Concerta worsen ADD? 2nd March 2007
... I began Concerta almost a week ago, and I upped the dose to 56mg a ... often even longer), but I've a sneaking suspicion that Concerta might be, well, making matters worse.
Has anyone ... experienced this or something similar? How long did Concerta take to become therapeutic for you?
By the way...
... I took Concerta for a short time a few years ago. What I found for...
... i went from taking adderall xr to taking concerta - 12 hour release at 36 mg.. and it DID NOTHING FOR...
... like other meds.
I agree.
Going up to 56mg of Concerta in 1 week's time is an awful rapid increase in dose...
- Tics and Concerta 24th February 2007
... My daughter (she is 10) was on Concerta for about 4-6 weeks at the end of the school year ... in 2006. She started back on her Concerta in August, only on school days for concentration/focusing ... with the pediatrician on Monday and we stopped the Concerta . She has not had any Concerta since February 15th...
... eyes to the side, but that's it. I have heard that concerta does bring these tics about....
- Please Help ADD and Violence 23rd February 2007
... and 1/2 days. they changed his meds.......he was on Concerta , Depakote and Trazadone. he is now on Concerta 36mg...
... work.
he says that the medications help him. the concerta helps him to focus and remember more and the Abilify...
... work.
he says that the medications help him. the concerta helps him to focus and remember more and the Abilify...
... out good, but then was useless to him. Then went to Concerta 27mg, then 36mg, with Trazadone at nite. then they...
- I Need Help, Suggestions!! 21st February 2007
... least side effects, were Metadate CD (10 mg) and Concerta , but even at the lowest dose it had more side effects...
... least side effects, were Metadate CD (10 mg) and Concerta , but even at the lowest dose it had more side effects...
- Awful day for son! :( 20th February 2007
... she d/c'd all the other meds he was on....depakote, concerta & trazadone. so now he'll need to be there for atleast...
... works for him, too!
Stopping the antidepressant & Concerta was a good idea. Both can cause agitation, rage,...
... on the Abilify and she said he can still take the Concerta also, he told me too that the Concerta was helping ... for him, or makes anything worse......we'll stop the Concerta .
::::::::crossing fingers::::::::::::hoping this...
... she d/c'd all the other meds he was on....depakote, concerta & trazadone. so now he'll need to be there for atleast...
... hears and understands what i am saying. He is also on Concerta 36mg.
He still seems as though he doesn't want to...
... hears and understands what i am saying. He is also on Concerta 36mg.
He still seems as though he doesn't want to...
... have found the right ones for my son also. Abilify & Concerta . He was on Adderal in the past, and it gave him...
- Is it our right? 19th February 2007
... treatment for the adhd. Meanwhile he was tried on 18mg of concerta because of the history with the ritalin. That dose...
- Meds not as effective during period?? 14th February 2007
... I've been on Concerta for a few weeks now. I started on 18 mg x 1 week...
... do you like the concerta ? im switching from adderall xr, the serious side affects ... were beginning to be too much. so yeah... do you like concerta ? are the side affects aweful? are they ok? i would...
- can they do that? 11th February 2007
... what medications i take, i told him that i take 54mg concerta . He then asked if I have any problems with it...and ... up my pyschologist and convinces him to take me off concerta ...and put me on straterra...without giving me or my...
- HELP! Adderall XR20mg1x a day not working!! 7th February 2007
... weak and depressed once i stopped takin ritalin la, concerta - long release 12 hours, and adderall xr...
- focalin strange behavior? 7th February 2007
... after taking Ritalin for 5 years, we then switched to Concerta . While he was on the Focalin he was somewhat more ... control himself. However,the main reason we switched to Concerta is that the Focalin was wearing off after lunch, and...
... Focalin 10 mg instant releases, and one 54 milligram of Concerta a day! (Can you figure that logic!?). But I went for ... All through grade school I experienced this. The Concerta seemed to nullify the effects of the Focalin. Concerta ... to face the side effects associated with Ritalin or Concerta . His odd behavior may just be because he is adjusting...
- concerta cause depression in kids? 2nd February 2007
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My son is 10 years old and he has been on concerta for 21/2 years. His grades started slipping in the ... to do one page of homework so the doctor put him on concerta and it worked as far as grades go. We recently took...
... My daughter (11) had a very bad reaction to Concerta . She was on approx. six weeks. Each week became worse ... totally out of control. The Dr. said it was no way that Concerta was the reason. He had never heard of such reactions ... counseling. Which we did....
But, I took her off Concerta immediately. Within four days, I had my child back...
... helping him (Strattera) in school AT ALL! He started on Concerta a week ago Friday, we did have to go back to doc. ... week, she started him on 50mg of Zoloft a day, the Concerta is only 27mg. His attitude and temper seems to be ... much better. we may have to up the Concerta to the next dose, as it's still not really working...
... 2778649]My son is 10 years old and he has been on concerta for 21/2 years. His grades started slipping in the ... to do one page of homework so the doctor put him on concerta and it worked as far as grades go. We recently took...
... severe ADHD the strattera will do nothing for them. Concerta never caused depression in my son. But they do say ... husband died my son was very depressed and he is on concerta and wellbutrin. It has worked really really well. ... everything. The only thing that worked for him was concerta . Hes a completely different kid. He can do his work ... He's more focused. Over time as he got older the concerta did have to be increased. But its always worked great...
- Concerta...any input would be helpful 28th January 2007
... and watch for side effects. My daughter started on Concerta last April and stopped the last day of school. She ... afternoon and evenings was a nightmare in the past and the Concerta had been such a blessing in helping her stay focused...
... I've tried Concerta , I'm a 28 year old male with ADD. It helped me pay ... little did she know I had just stopped taking speed ( concerta ) a few days earlier.
My issue isn't so much with ... said I had ADD not ADHD but more congnitive. While concerta helped with my paying attention it did not help with ... realize it was a side effect.
I have stop taking concerta because I thought it was making my hair fall out and ... I am already losing hair even before taking concerta (male pattern baldness blah) but the doctor told ... right, I think I noticed my hair loss more because concerta allowed me to focus better. That said I am trying...
- Need opinion about son? 28th January 2007
... situation and tried most of the options from Ritlan to concerta and around the world it seems. I wish i could say...
- ADHD & caffeine and Trazodone at night 26th January 2007
... 1/2 milk with a little chocolate syrup, along with Concerta and several supplements. The way I understand it,...
- Need Advice 25th January 2007
... had 3 F's. She has been on Ritalin, Dexedrine and Concerta . The Ritalin and Dexedrine worked at first but then ... stopped working. The Concerta made her feel weird and depressed so I took her off...
... still doing awful in school,,,,4 F's. He just started Concerta a week ago. he is also on Depakote ER 250mg twice ... a day. the concerta is once a day. This is been going on for a few years ... of next week in there too. We may have to up the Concerta & the Depakote a little, as he is on the lowest dosage ... Depakote, and the next to the lowest dosage of the Concerta , 27mg.
I wish good luck to all of us!!
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- Melatonin for children 17th January 2007
... My 10 year old son has ADD and currently taking concerta . I put him to bed around 9:45 and he doesnt fall...
... Hi Patty, my son is on concerta . it helps alot when he takes it. He is obeidient,...
- just because I'm "smart"... 9th January 2007
... not doing homework...really regret that. I take 72mg concerta ...it really helps... i have no wasted time caused...
- Please help with my 8 year old son....please.... 4th January 2007
... ADHDer and we have tried all the meds. The thing is the Concerta has worked for the ADHD hyper part but my son still...
... medication throughout the day. Less peaks and valleys than concerta . There are a few negatives. First, he gets a rash ... over the years with tics. That's why we took him off concerta to try the patch. We were great during the first...
... for it. My son has always had the tics also with the concerta , ritalin ect, but much worse with the concerta, even...
- 2 Concerta (Or any stimulant) Questions 2nd January 2007
... My son takes concerta and has no problem taking motrin when he has a headache...
- Need advice on Ritalin; Focalin 2nd January 2007
... anyone here has taken both Ritalin and Focalin, or even Concerta , could you please let me know if/how they differed...
... Thanks for the reply. My son just started Concerta , 36 mgs., today, we'll see how it goes. I did find...
... will keep that in mind. He has been on 36 mgs. of Concerta starting this week, there are not any significant...
- Concerta reaction 1st January 2007
... Is Adderall the same as Concerta ?...
... medications. Methyphenadates which is the Ritalin, Concerta , Daytrana stuff and Amphetamines which are the Adderall ... and such. Two different "molecules". Adderall and Concerta are on different sides of the fence.
Normally ... hyphenadate med, they would an Amphetamine one. Ritalin and Concerta didn't do anything for me but Adderall works great...
- Concerta user side effect ? 13th December 2006
... Oh and..he's only 2 months? As far as I knew Concerta was an adult onset medication, but I could be wrong...
- Tic side effect causing anxiety - what to do 7th December 2006
... has been on various forms of ritalin (short acting, concerta , daytrana) for the past 5 years. We've had great ... effects. Specifically, tics and anxiety. He was on Concerta for several years and all of a sudden he developed ... a mouth tic. We immediately stopped the Concerta and went to Daytrana. The tics went away. Unfortunately...
- Adderall, Ritalin not working, now what? 6th December 2006
... Try some of the better Ritalin forumulations such as Concerta or Ritalin LA.
2. Switch to the more potent Focalin...
- effexor xr for adhd? 15th November 2006
... related to a major adjustment. He is 13 and is also on Concerta for ADHD.
I have never heard of this syndrome....
- help with ADD 8th November 2006
... to people. I'm a teenager with ADD and I've been on Concerta , Adderall and now i'm on Dextroamphetamine, but the...
- losing attention/concentration when reading, please help. 5th November 2006
... and I'm just unable to get through it.
I'm trying Concerta (have been on it for 30 days now) but not with much...
- Adderall caused depression, should I try Concerta? 5th November 2006
... depressed? Or was it just a constant depressive state?
Concerta is just a time released formula of Ritalin basicly...
... Talk to your doctor. Concerta *may* be worth a try, but you'll want to constantly...
... My daughter had the same problem with Concerta and feeling anxious and nervous all day and then really ... my daughter had severe anxiety which makes sense. Concerta , Ritalin and the others can cause depression and other...
- HELP I HAVE AN 11 YEAR OLD JUST BEEN DIOGNOSED WITH add 30th October 2006
... family decision.
My own child has used Strattera, Concerta , and is presently on Adderall. He started in the...
- ADHD meds with the least sides?? 23rd October 2006
... easier to tolerate than the shorter-acting ones: ie, Concerta or Metadate instead of Ritalin, Adderall XR instead...
- Adhd 15th October 2006
... a great option if it works for him. My son is on Concerta and he does have stomach cramps sometimes. Unfortunately...
- Concerta & Lexapro 12th October 2006
... They are. Lexapro is anti-anxiety and Concerta ADHD and somepeople need both.
Blessings,
Michelle...
... It's fine..im on concerta and lexapro...
... concerta for a year & a half and lexapro for like a month. ... .. concerta 's great for homework/school...lexapro is hard to explain...
- New to Adderall XR--confused about effects 28th September 2006
... My doctor switched me to Concerta 36mg. I'll start tom. I'm still hopeful that I will...
- Add & school 27th September 2006
... son that has been diagnosed with ADD & is on 27mg of concerta . There was alot of trouble in his early yrs. of school...
- Daughter w/ ADHD... HELP!!! 26th September 2006
... Adderall, Adderall XR, Focalin, Straterra and is now on Concerta (both strengths).
Seems nothing works!
She...
... Adderall, Adderall XR, Focalin, Straterra and is now on Concerta (both strengths).
Seems nothing works!
She...
- Teenager with ADD HELP!!! 25th September 2006
... to shower, dress and eat (so he can take his meds concerta ). It is a constant struggle. His lack of discipline...
...
turn off alarm
get up, shower and dress
take concerta
eat breakfast
leave!
No rewards, no yelling....
... to get something that may work better for him than Concerta . I'm personally very content on Adderall, but we're...
... to get something that may work better for him than Concerta . I'm personally very content on Adderall, but we're...
- Hyper....impulsive 21st September 2006
... Has the doctor tried changing the meds? We went thru Concerta for my daughter then ended up prefering FocalinXR...
... when i was younger) for another year and am now using concerta 54mg and focalin. You should consult your doctor about...
- What should I do? 13th September 2006
... that). So i got diagnosed.
I got perscribed 72mg concerta and 10 mg generic ritalin. Ive experienced pretty...
- How to ask? 2nd September 2006
... into middle school. Once there we started her on Concerta to help her manage the multitasking of changing classes...
- Question about ADD/School/Medication? 31st August 2006
... more homework, class projects,etc...we did resort to Concerta . Our psychiatrist (she has written an award winning...
- ADHD meds.. 28th August 2006
... better. Ritalin SR would be better than plain Ritalin; Concerta or Metadate would be even better (they are exactly...
- Do you build a tolerance to Concerta? 25th August 2006
... I've been on Concerta 54 mg for about 3 months now and it has alreasdy worn ... home at 3 and am good for the rest of the day. Yes concerta wears off. But for me everything wears offf really ... years ) and i take all honors classes and without Concerta focalin and adderol i think i would die.!!!!...
... I have never taken Concerta , but I do take Focalin and can say with certainty ... that you do build a tolerance to it. Considering that Concerta (time released Ritilan) is very similar I'm sure over...
