- A very encouraging study for ADD and more natural methods! 21st August 2006
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Compared with results of studies of Ritalin and Concerta , they found that fish oils were more effective.
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- Son can't Sleep 18th August 2006
... for their children to sleep..My son has been taking Concerta for about a couple of years now and during the summer...
... We had to take our son off Concerta for that very reason. It worked great for school...
... alittle while. Last year he was taking this amount of concerta and he did fine sleeping. Maybe he just needs to get...
- My story - ADD / Anxiety / Depersonalization 16th August 2006
... obssessiveness was lessened.
I am considereing trying Concerta to see how that will work for me.
I have innatentive...
- Generic Adderall ( amphetam salt ) 14th August 2006
... adderall and if so how did it work for them? I was on concerta but the side effects were too strong, and they didnt...
... smooth and clear,no bad effects ,clear and focused. Concerta was a nightmare to me......heart was jumping out of...
- ADD drugs and Anticonvulsants 13th August 2006
... severe anxiety blah blah. I am 28 and currently on Concerta , Trileptal (it's similar to Tegretol), and Klonopin ... anticonvulsants at night. I have only been on the Concerta for a few days and I feel like I'm on speed. Is this...
- Drug free treatments 9th August 2006
... switched her to FocalynXR-same dosage but she felt the Concerta wore off too quickly.
-Michelle...
- Bupropion, Purposeful? 7th August 2006
... done the things I need to! Its better than Adderal or Concerta though. I have heard that it is really dangerous to...
- Focalin problems -- HELP!!!! 6th August 2006
... so we took him off and tried out the slow release concerta which works great for him this time. He did get headaches ... develope this but it did. Now that he is older the Concerta seems to be doing good. We will see when he starts ... school again. I just pray the Concerta will work as good as the Focalin did!!
Shelly...
... number of the doctor you saw here? I'll check into concerta as a possible choice too....
- Question about ADD 6th August 2006
... called XR or a short acting version (what I take)
Concerta - extended release stimulant
Straterra - non-stimulant...
- ADD and Depression....... 30th July 2006
... me, they made me worse. I recently started taking Concerta for ADD, it seems to help, it helps me focus better...
- Concerta-less focus /concentration vs no meds. 23rd July 2006
... Sounds like Concerta is not for you!...
... how long have you been on the higher dose? I started Concerta on Sat - couldn't sleep last night felt wired & weird...
... I cannot confirm.
Bob
PS Most folk swear by Concerta . Just goes to show, our responses are very unique ... responses! Today went to see my doc ,told him about Concerta 's unusual effect on me..... and he suggested to increase...
- ADHD Predominately Inattentive type 17th July 2006
... inattentive type. She is on meds however, a low dose of Concerta , and since she's been on it she made the honor roll...
... starts having any problems. We have had to switch from concerta to focalin xlr because of behavior problems that I...
- hyper focus help 12th July 2006
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Yes, I found the same to be true when I took Concerta . I could focus quite well, but I had to continuously...
- Daytrana (Methylphenidate) ADHD Patch 11th July 2006
... a go now. Son seemed to lose the effectiveness of Concerta so doc thought it was time. Doc said that he's been...
... Yeah, it is a stimulant, its the same as concerta ...
- Hyper and Angry 4th July 2006
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Needless to say, we got him off Strattera, and Concerta 56 mg. works.
On the sleeping issue: Add'ers ... takes that when he feels restless, or if he takes his Concerta too late in day for it to wear off in time. This way...
- New on Stratera 26th June 2006
... day on it. I hope this one works. Addrell, dex,and concerta all gave her very bad mood, swings....
- Can You just stop taking Concerta? 25th June 2006
... My son went off concerta without any problems. If it's causing him to have...
... me not to just stop the meds. My is ADHD and is on concerta 18mg, he is fine but not fine without the meds. he...
... Hey! I have personally been on concerta before and I decieded to just stop taking it one day...
... My youngest DD was on concerta and had anger issues when taking it. her dr just...
- omega 3 24th June 2006
... yrs old
we have had him on ritalin and now he is on concerta 36.
i was told to give him the omega 3 pills which...
... yrs old
we have had him on ritalin and now he is on concerta 36.
i was told to give him the omega 3 pills which...
- Starting back after 10 years? I can't focus 31st May 2006
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My girlfriend just switched from adderall to concerta and she says its a life saver for her. I want to...
- Adult ADD but feeling very strong side effects from CONCERTA PLZ HELP 27th May 2006
... boards that there are seven years olds out there on concerta 18 mg do how i be taking too much? and do u think...
... Well used to be on concerta . not anymore. i suggest maybe a new medication. with...
... Hi I'd love to help but I only started on Concerta today, for the last few months I have been on Strattera...
... check with your doctor !!! i've been on 54 mg concerta for about a month,and......don't really like it, does...
- dont really understand 26th May 2006
... it comes to test time he just looses it
he is on concerta 36.
i jusy hate always getting after him but sometimes...
- Can't afford my Concerta:other options?? 24th May 2006
... all:
I have adult ADHD and was put on Ritalin and Concerta . This combination worked great- until I went back ... to school and lost my health insurance. The Concerta was almost$300 without the insurance so I asked my ... something seems different. It doesn't last as long as the Concerta so I find myself having to take it more often. The ... help and releif I felt with the Concerta /ritalin combination is not being acheived with this ... dosing. Anyone know of a comparable replacement for the concerta ? I did a little research and found a few other drugs...
... Hi, my neighbors son is on concerta and they get asistance with his medicine. The school...
- Strattera to Concerta to Frustration 24th May 2006
... xperiencing your symptoms in relation to when you take your Concerta . Is it 4 - 6 hours after you take a dose or does...
... the Strattera was 20 mg??? The side effects from Concerta (anger, frustration with everything, depression) start...
... the Strattera was 20 mg??? The side effects from Concerta (anger, frustration with everything, depression) start...
... road, you might need to change again), but for me, Concerta (even though it is "essentially the same" as Ritalin...
- Need help 20th May 2006
... getting at is, that the Doc put both of my boys on Concerta here a few years ago and this is different from all ... the old meds. This concerta has a slow release pump ( a hole in the pill) that...
- Concerta: Dose too high ? 18th May 2006
... Reg83,
I have a son 11yrs old, on Concerta 54mg. Started out lower doses..but yes through teachers...
- Help! Discontinued Focalin XR, problems!!! 16th May 2006
... worked great but his heart rate was so high on it, Concerta didn't work all that great and abilify had too many ... eating. I'm thinking about going back and trying the Concerta . They want him to take a mood stabilizer also. The...
- Females and ADD medications 12th May 2006
... started on Ritalin and my doctor just switched me to Concerta because the Ritalin wasn't working very well. (I didn ...
I was taking 25mg of Ritalin and now on 36mg of Concerta . I noticed that this month I have not gotten my period...
- My little girl 11th May 2006
... the alternitives until I finally let them put him on concerta . He had terrible headaches, and other symptoms, but...
- Change to Concerta due to Adderallxr(tolerance) 10th May 2006
... HI Ivy
Yes, I made a change from Adderall to Concerta , my new ins, wouldn't cover Adderall but would Concerta ... about being able to go back to Adderall after using Concerta . Good Luck...
... the time of the switch? What was the new dosage of Concerta ?
Thanks again for any help!
Also, others please...
- Provigil for ADD? 7th May 2006
... LA - but I have taken Adderal, regular Ritalin, and Concerta at various points in the last 10 years) . It helps...
... much less than the short acting ritalin (I've tried concerta but again the rebound seems worse)....
- Has anyone been diagnosed with ADD and OCD? 5th May 2006
... obbsessive compulsive tendencies are controlled by the Concerta . Fortunately my Concerta does not intensify my obbsessive ... compulsive tendencies. I think this is because my Concerta helps me to think through situations, so that there...
- Son diagnosed with adhd not sure where to begin 23rd April 2006
... inattentive part and does very well with the lowest dose of Concerta . She just made the honor roll and couldn't be happier...
- Adult frusturated and hurt due to lost relationship 14th April 2006
... for ADD in anyway. I have started Yoga and am on concerta ....
... Yoga and concerta are good calls. And blindsided is right about finding...
- Strattera Questions 12th April 2006
... ago. I don’t noticed anything like when I was taking Concerta , I actually don’t notice anything. Does this drug...
... Strattera has a MUCH longer half-life than Concerta & does build up in the system. However, after 2 weeks...
... have done with my son it is decrease his level of Concerta and add Strattera, which has worked beautifully. ... since is lasts around 24 hours) and then takes the Concerta in the morning. This has made such a difference...
... have done with my son it is decrease his level of Concerta and add Strattera, which has worked beautifully. ... since is lasts around 24 hours) and then takes the Concerta in the morning. This has made such a difference...
- How often do you take your ritalin? 7th April 2006
... like you can feel it wearing off. So my doctor added Concerta , then switched to Ritaln LA(time release) in addition...
- Adderall and insomnia? 7th April 2006
... either methylphenidate or amphetamine salts. Read " Concerta " and "Adderall XR" respectively. The severity of our ... 20 mg of Adderall is about as effective as 40 mg of Concerta . The extended release versions maintain blood levels...
... Adderal CRX and regular Adderall. I know I am taking concerta now which is a form of Ritalin. It seems to work...
- Does Strattera work? 6th April 2006
... was weaned off Straterra and put on a low dose of Concerta and the scary behaviour vanished,although he did not...
... ..not the difference he needs. He is starting on Concerta on Tuesday, hopefully this will work for him. The...
- Concerta, Focalin,& Adderral not working help 5th April 2006
... seemed to have worked the most for the longest time was Concerta . He was on the 54 mg for a couple of years and then...
- AADD - do i have it? 4th April 2006
... decided to get an offical diagnosis and try medicine, ( concerta ). I really hope it works. Anyway, I can be very long...
- does this Side Effect improve with time? 3rd April 2006
... home. We just got the overlap timed right. Tried Concerta 18 mg last Sat.--horribly fixated on one "project ... Will the "zombieness" improve if he continues to get Concerta , or is it just the wrong med for him?...
... My son was the same way when he first went on Concerta 2 years ago. I can't remember how long it took for ... made him very emotional, so I was very leery of the Concerta .
Good Luck
Jenn...
- Concerta for adults? 28th March 2006
... I've only been taking Concerta (18 mg) for a couple of weeks (24 y.o.), but it has...
... Concerta is the exact same medication as Ritalin (methylphenidate ... feel that it is working at it's peak.
When I tried Concerta , I did experience some reduced appetite and lost a...
... adult add about 2 years ago. I was originally put on Concerta and 10mg Ritalin. I found the Concerta to be helpfull ... experience signs of depression. I saw a news story that Concerta had been linked to depression and suicide so I discussed ... found that the Ritalin LA worked better for me than Concerta . But like you said, everyone is different. For me ... , it didn't take a long period of time for the Concerta to kick in, it worked for me almost immediatly. Again ... , Concerta worked great for me for about a year or so, so maybe...
... I've been on Concerta for about 3 years, and it's been a winner so far....
- Tics? 28th March 2006
... has just come off his medication, before he started concerta , he had the blinking tic, then when he started his...
... D with stimulants. The less severe stims would be Concerta (for most) and Adderall. As well, sometimes AD's ...
... ADHD and Aspergers. My experience with meds is with Concerta . I found out that Ritalin is really bad for tics. ... Even though Concerta is in the Ritalin family, it has a "time release" ... affect. With that, Concerta is still affective but less harsh.
SGH...
- anyone take Adderal? I need feedback 26th March 2006
... doctor and talk about it. I'm not on adderall but on concerta , and I have been for several years now. The medication...
- Bad reaction ? 26th March 2006
... the same as someone else. Our son started back on Concerta on Fri, 3-24 and he has had very little sleep for ... not, we will call his doctor. He took Ritalin or Concerta for 5 years and we were glad when he could get off...
- Diet and Vitamins 25th March 2006
... using this, in addition to our son being put back on Concerta after being off for 2 years. He is having lots of...
- My son has just been diagnosed with ADD 23rd March 2006
... Anyhow, so I'm stopping it and I'm debating trying Concerta or Strattera out. Not sure which but we will see...
... right for him. I do want to say that my son was on Concerta for a couple of years and did wonderful on it. His ... effects. He did great until he got older and then the Concerta wasn't working as well for him and he had already...
- Adhd 19th March 2006
... diagnosed 2 yrs ago. we just switched from adderall to concerta because the adderall seemed to just not work for ... her anymore.
just began the concerta today . anyone had any problems w/ concerta?
...
- Adderall XR & Weight Loss 18th March 2006
... My son is taking Concerta . He's 5'7" and just turned 13 in January. He weights ... at a whopping 110lbs and can't sleep. He's been on Concerta for 2 years now and the lack of eating and sleeping...
- Question about Concerta crash 16th March 2006
... aren't crashing from coming off of it. Actually, Concerta peaks at around 6 hours after you take it. It sounds...
... see a huge difference in your performance with the Concerta , perhaps it's not worth the side effects and risks...
... I was actually asking a few weeks ago about Concerta on this board but never got a response. I am on 30mg ... and I am having the same problem you were with the Concerta ! A roller-coaster effect, I hate it. When it wears ... that way I avoid a mid-day crash.
I was hoping Concerta might be the answer for me, but perhaps not! Let me...
... gradually increase your dose.
Sylvia - I still think Concerta would be worth a try in your case. It *is* much smoother...
... Sylvia:
My daughters are 13 and 14. and both are on Concerta but at 54mg. They each started on a low dose at various ... but we had crashes with both meds and both girls. Concerta seems to be much better. Taken in the morning and...
... I crash off of Concerta (54g) around 6 hours. I take COncerta 18 mg at the ... makes coming down even smother. If you find that Concerta isn't lasting long enough this is a great solution ... Ritalin at the time instead. If I've slept in and taken Concerta 54mg later in the morning I will take the 10mg Ritalin ... instead of the extra Concerta . Works well and keeps me from becoming tired in the...
... I do pretty well on either 36 or 54 mg concerta in the am (about 7:00 or 8:00) and then, on an as...
- ADHD/son 9 9th March 2006
... real "tempermental".... his doctor switched him to Concerta and that has went away.... difficult thing..if you...
- Stimulant Use for ADD and Acid Reflux 8th March 2006
... works well for me and I have taken it with Ritalin ( Concerta actually - same thing). There are prescription meds...
- Please help me! 8th March 2006
... reactions or worsening of conditions while on Ritalin, Concerta , Adderall, etc. She uses an elimination diet and...
- Drugs and their side effects 7th March 2006
... I am currently taking an ADD/ADHD medication [ Concerta ] and my Doc wants to put me on Celexa as well... and ... are there any side effects that would cohert with Concerta , if so what are they?? Have any of you all taken Celexa...
- Caffine and ADHD 7th March 2006
... since 5 years old. Currently he is taking 63 mg of Concerta . He was using Adderol, but now in 6th grade was self...
- bad day at school 6th March 2006
... s forgotten!, well maybe a little longer. He's on Concerta now, it was his choice, I make him decide, he is absolutely...
- General Practitioner 6th March 2006
... I'm thinking of talking to him about switching to Concerta , the longer acting form, because I have trouble with...
- New here, husband has ADD 1st March 2006
... Then there is a long-acting form of Ritalin called Concerta , which is the same medication but it’s time-released...
- so angry!why? 28th February 2006
... my 13 year old son has been on concerta now for 3 years and now that he is going through puberty ... phase?I really want to find a natural med rather than concerta .Any help?thanks kim...
... I was just asking about concerta in another thread (I'm on ritalin) so don't know too...
... my 13 year old son has been on concerta now for 3 years and now that he is going through puberty ... phase?I really want to find a natural med rather than concerta .Any help?thanks kim
Aggression, mood swings, etc...
- Ritalin LA?? 12th February 2006
... has been on ritilin adderall metadate and now is on concerta we have tried ALL options most of the meds killed...
- stratera and melantonin 12th February 2006
... been more probs w/ stratera then the otheres were on concerta thier are a lot of programs that will help with meds...
- Help with Social Phobia/anxiety and ADHD 10th February 2006
... moderate add/adhd so my doctor put me on 18 mg of concerta . He thought the two might make me nervous. They ... effexor xr last night, but went a head and took my concerta . I feel much calmer today. Is it possible that the ... I wonder if I would be bettter off with just the concerta . Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...
... definitely look into talking to your doctor about the concerta and whether or not you should stay on the effexor ... ...especially if the concerta has helped the anxiety. Hope I helped...if you need...
... never knew what the hell was going on". I started on concerta , made my anxiety worse, couldn't tolerate effexor...
- Please Help Losing Family To ADHD 6th February 2006
... stress went with it. He is doing very good on 61mg of concerta . Sugar is his igniter. Just one candy bar, and he...
- Concerta & Vitamin C / citric acid....is it bad? 4th February 2006
... your medication. He said that it is not only with concerta , it is all stimulant medications....
- not sure if i have ADD.. ?? 3rd February 2006
... supposed to call me today. I think he wants to put me on Concerta . I have tried Adderall before and it definitely does...
... and it helps huge. On top of that, I take 18 mg of concerta and so far that is helping with the adhd. I say go...
- Does anyone get twitchy with ADD? 3rd February 2006
... switch to something less severe like Straterra or Concerta .
SGH...
- I Need Some Advice... 30th January 2006
... son was diagnosed 6 months ago with ADHD - he is on Concerta 36 mg for the day and to help him sleep he is on 6mg...
- Considering Concerta but worried... 29th January 2006
... of factors that help prevent methylphenidate abuse: Concerta releases slowly. There is no bang like snorting meth ... kill us. Now that is the truth.
I haven't tried Concerta - tried Ritalin and Adderall and settled on Adderall ... . However, it may have been a mistake to skip Concerta . I've heard excellent reports about it's all day efficacy...
... Hello,
I've been on concerta since last October. About the only thing that I have...
... I've been on Concerta for a year, and I have to say that my sideaffects ... irritation that lasted a couple of days to a week.
Concerta helped a lot as well. I was actually able to read ... ritalin.
I doubt you care, but my worst fear for concerta (sinse it was in the Ritalin family) was an increase ... of my tics (Tourette's). But Concerta is still powerful without it being as eh, "strong...
... I am on my second day of concerta . Yesterday I took 18 mgs and today 36. So far I don...
... check your performance about 2 hours after taking your Concerta . Many Concerta users have reported "it is very slow...
... he might need is to go on meds. My question is does concerta effect your tics at all? my son also has OCD. I really ... happens I want to have him try the meds again. Is concerta a good meds for a person with every little attention...
... My son is on concerta 54 mg er tabs. He didnt we thought weight would be...
- Trying to figure myself out. 25th January 2006
... that I had ADD and suggested a regimen of Prozac and Concerta . I've stuck with it this time and I know that the...
- ADD/Social Phobia 24th January 2006
... worked really good, but he is leaning more towards the Concerta . Any ideas from anyone. What should I do? Should ... been on the straight adderall), or should I try the Concerta like he says? Help, please! He also says that I...
- adderall xr......yikes 24th January 2006
... his behavior became obnoxious...He currently is on Concerta 54mg. daily and Effexor xr 75mg. daily and takes Clonidine ... school, and while the appetitie is dulled some from the Concerta , still eats fairly well. At least in my grandson ... 's case, the Concerta is by far the better medication......
- Emotional effects of Adderall? 18th January 2006
... drug. The FDA is making serious warnings about how Concerta , Adderal, Strattera and Ritalin can cause death due...
- Sooo frustrated!!! Nothing is working!!! 18th January 2006
... in August. Since then, I've been on Strattera and Concerta . I have also tried focus exercises and herbal remedies...
... meds are!!! For just one month (with insurance), my Concerta costs over $60 a month! That's insane!! I mean....
- 6 yr old 1st dose of concerta and mom scared...is this normal 17th January 2006
... It takes a while for the Concerta to get fully into their system and do what it is supposed...
... Hello,
Well my son is 11 yrs old and has been on Concerta for about 2 yrs.
He is VERY emotional and very moody ... he would loose all interest in everything. But with Concerta he is able to stay active… I guess there is no perfect...
- Panic/Anxiety Attacks? 14th January 2006
... i recently was on concerta and experienced an panic attack...and an athsma attack...
- Medication Puzzle 13th January 2006
... and Ritalin can increase tics. So next in line in is Concerta . She clarified that Concerta would be fine for me ... . But to my understanding, Concerta is in the Ritalin family. Will Concerta affect my ... was just hoping someone here could give me advice on Concerta and see if they had any problems with tics, even without...
... better answer, but I'm not sure. I just know that Concerta is a long-acting form of Ritalin. It makes sense that...
... SuchGreatHeights -
The stimulants (Adderall, Concerta , etc) are such weird medicines that there's really ... try them.
Yes, Adderall *can* make you moodier. Concerta can, too. This is especially true when they are wearing ... worsen tics. I'm puzzled by your doctor saying that Concerta would be fine for you. Concerta can aggravate tics...
