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  1. The Doc Put me on Adderall XR 24th February 2005
    ... to the Doc on the 21. I think I am going to get to Concerta to see if it does anything different. If does not ... back to Adderall at a higher dosage. Is it true the Concerta and Ritilin are the same thing? Does anybody have...
    ... Yes, Concerta and Ritalin are the same medication (generic: methylphenida ... the delivery system and it is a huge difference. Concerta lasts much longer and is much smoother. Generally...

  2. Turning ADHD on and Off? 23rd February 2005
    ... son was not gaining weight so they switched him to concerta in January. I am much happier with the concerta because...
    ... son was not gaining weight so they switched him to concerta in January. I am much happier with the concerta because ... in the same. Look up adverse and side effects of Concerta or even Ritalin, since I'm under the impression Concerta...
    ... son was not gaining weight so they switched him to concerta in January. I am much happier with the concerta because...

  3. Strattera and Licking everything? 22nd February 2005
    ... for sure it was the straterra because he was also on concerta and a mood stabilizer at the same time(stupid ped...

  4. ADDERAL taken off Canadian market 21st February 2005
    ... is just the tip of the iceberg. My son went from Concerta to Adderal and said he liked Adderal better as far...
    ... is just the tip of the iceberg. My son went from Concerta to Adderal and said he liked Adderal better as far...

  5. Speech impediment, related to ADD? please help 19th February 2005
    ... I did and Igot diagnosed for ADD. So now I am on concerta which makes me feel more stable(less mood swings) ... the doctor and get medication. it will help a lot! Concerta ....though it is working for me so far, i dont know...
    ... has had these problems. I think you should switch to concerta or something and if that isn't right for you then ... ll find the right medication for you! So far I like concerta because I'm focusing better but I'm still very forgetful...

  6. About to Start Soon. PLEASE HELP 17th February 2005
    ... bit. After a week I finally got a prescription to Concerta 36 MG. I hope it works the same, but I am worried...
    ... bit. After a week I finally got a prescription to Concerta 36 MG. I hope it works the same, but I am worried...

  7. Parents of add teens on Strattera 16th February 2005
    ... Brittany, My 7 yr. old is on Concerta and Strattera after we added the strattera, I think ... himself. I don't what to do I'm at a loss. his dose is Concerta 18 mg a day(down from 36) Strattera 10 mg a day ...

  8. appetite loss with adderral XR 16th February 2005
    ... goodness! I'm going through the very same thing with Concerta . I heard people lost their appetite too with it. I ... researched just recent. If adderall doesn't work, try Concerta . It seems to be good. Yeah, I'm not just on concerta ... a couple pounds off maybe. But I'm really needing concerta for focusing on college and being motivated etc. It...

  9. 11 year-old son with depression and ADHD 15th February 2005
    ... might possibly be when he is coming down from the concerta . He really likes his therapist, and they've started...
    ... been on ritulin for years off and on and just started Concerta . The last couple yrs though, he has gotten really ... off if I ask him a question. I dont know about the Concerta cause we just started. But hopefully its a good combo...

  10. Caffine and ADD 14th February 2005
    ... If you are on medication like concerta , isn't it bad to drink caffeine? I dont know I'm just ... drink it sometimes and its hard for my body with both concerta and caffeine. Do you all think I should avoid caffeine ... since I'm taking concerta ? what is all of your advice on it?...
    ... If you are on medication like concerta , isn't it bad to drink caffeine? I dont know I'm just ... drink it sometimes and its hard for my body with both concerta and caffeine. Do you all think I should avoid caffeine ... since I'm taking concerta ? what is all of your advice on it? Well, they are...

  11. Zoloft and adderall together help with weight gain? 14th February 2005
    ... Hi! has anyone used concerta ? if so, did they have a loss of appetite? because ... evening I get starving so if anyone knows much about concerta and all the effects etc let me know! thanks!...

  12. Trying to gain weight.... 6th February 2005
    ... My 10 y/o daughter takes Concerta . Since she has been on it, she has lost weight, and...

  13. Wellbutrin & ADD 31st January 2005
    ... a great, great, improvement when his doctor added Concerta ....
    ... I don't suffer from depression. I want to take concerta . I here postivie things about it. I'm gonna ask my...

  14. Concerta question 28th January 2005
    ... Yes, that's right, Concerta is methylphenidate with a special delivery system...
    ... else so I do not have to remeber taking pills. Does Concerta have the same crash as ritalin? I am not even sure ... my doc is going to give me concerta . He mentioned the "once a day" pill. I currently...
    ... peaks online if you do a search for something like " concerta graph"...
    ... I have been on Concerta 36 for four months and I feel pretty level throughout...
    ... just got diagnosed with inattentive ADD. I've been on concerta for 3 days now and want to learn more about it. If...

  15. Hi!!! (New Here) 27th January 2005
    ... you going to get on medication? if so, I recommend concerta ! I've only been on it for 3 days now but it seems...

  16. Long-term effects of Adderall 23rd January 2005
    ... Adderall and Dexedrine and stimulants like Ritalin and Concerta , a long-acting form of Ritalin. Strattera, another ... dosages, longer-acting drugs like Adderall XR and Concerta may also expose children to more of the stimulants...

  17. Adderall Causing Depression? 21st January 2005
    ... I am seriously considering changing meds (maybe to Concerta or something) if this depression & moodiness doesn...
    ... I am seriously considering changing meds (maybe to Concerta or something) if this depression & moodiness doesn...

  18. Adderal - Make You Impodent? -scared- 19th January 2005
    ... effect. Also... you're taking both Adderall AND Concerta ?? That might be your problem right there. I'm not...
    ... Concerta is time release form of ADHD medication (Like Ritalin ... body all day. I probably could sleep after taking my Concerta but I'm not sure that is how most dr's prescribe it...

  19. Pregnancy and Medication 14th January 2005
    ... are taking stimulant meds for ADD (such as Adderall, Concerta or Ritalin) you should STOP taking them. You didn...

  20. Adderall -- Dizzy/jittery the first day, will it go away with more use? 14th January 2005
    ... for the first time (Strattera had bad side effects, Concerta didn't work at all) and was pretty dizzy a few hours...
    ... that way. I had some of the same thing when i started concerta and it went away after about a day....

  21. HELP!! My son is losing weight 13th January 2005
    ... My son was diagnosed ADD last May and has been on Concerta since. He is 10 years old and was wearing a size...
    ... placebo, it did nothing for the ADHD. When she was on Concerta I would let her go off of it on the weekends and holidays...
    ... My son was diagnosed ADD last May and has been on Concerta since. He is 10 years old and was wearing a size...
    ... What's most likely happening is that Concerta is wearing off just before 9 PM. Amphetamines are ... restoring the extra calories that were burned). Concerta is a longer-lasting version of Ritalin, which creates ... the dose that would normally 'keep you going'. Concerta starts to wear off at a specific time every day, however ... is not true that Ritalin has more side-effects than Concerta , however. Concerta release itself slowly, which is...

  22. I got the Dexedrine!!!! Hooray! 13th January 2005
    ... on prescribing me Dexedrine straight away, as the Concerta hadn't been so good for me, but I managed to get her ... the best way to get me from my current 36mg dose of Concerta on to the Dexedrine though. We've agreed that I will ... spend another week on Concerta at 18mg and then stop. She said it would be best ... m worried, cos one day last week I didn't take my Concerta and I felt like ####. Big time. (I can't afford to...
    ... 3] How smooth should I expect the transition from Concerta to Dexedrine to be? [/SIZE] (I know it's prob ... [SIZE=3]Do I need a gap inbetween? Or can I stop Concerta one day and start Dex the next? :) How long...
    ... stimulant to another is no problem. you can stop the concerta and start on dexedrine the following day with no problems ... the dexedrine to be a much more pleasant drug than concerta ...
    ... t believe how different I feel from when I was on Concerta ! I'm only on 10mg a day as yet and the only problem...

  23. Strattera-haters 13th January 2005
    ... miracle drug as far as I'm concerned because neither Concerta , Adderall, or Ritalin worked for me. So if you don...
    ... unproductive cycle. My daughter started out on Concerta 18mg and then went to 36mg. She was having trouble...

  24. Increasing dosages 12th January 2005
    ... problem but i know that when i first started taking concerta , the dose seemed to work, but i wasn't sure if it ... you said you were on Ritalin, but were you ever on concerta ? because i took ritalin a long long time ago and it ... didn't really work for me, but Concerta really works for me. Hope i can help!...
    ... forms Ritalin" was quicker to writen then "Ritalin, Concerta ...". I had to go so I could register for a class. ... Yes I've tried Concerta , and it sounds to be the same problem, only from what ... but I have to be concerned that, like Ritalina nd Concerta , my need to increase will NOT blanace out. I guess...
    ... forms Ritalin" was quicker to writen then "Ritalin, Concerta ...". I had to go so I could register for a class. ... Yes I've tried Concerta , and it sounds to be the same problem, only from what ... but I have to be concerned that, like Ritalina nd Concerta , my need to increase will NOT blanace out. I guess...

  25. coming off Concerta at night 12th January 2005
    ... stress was horrible when we were giving him one 27 mg. Concerta only right before he left for school. Now, my husband ... mg. Ritalin. This gets in his system quicker than Concerta , and he is able to do his "work" in the morning. I ... then give him a 27 mg. Concerta before he leaves for school. When he returns in the...

  26. Medication--what should I feel? 10th January 2005
    ... I've been on Concerta for 6 days now. I don't "feel" any different as far ... me. Also, I am diagnosed ADD inattentive. The Concerta info said that there was a danger of the drug being ... non-ADD person? What does a drug like Ritalin or Concerta do to the non-ADD/ADHD mind? I can't really pinpoint ... really know what to expect, so I'm not for sure if the Concerta is doing what it is supposed to....

  27. Pupil Dilation, Straterra, Concerta, ADD 9th January 2005
    ... experienced anything and can't see why you should on Concerta . I'm 18 and I am on concerta too. I have been for ... kick in. I have not experienced any problems with concerta . Other than when i increased the dosage or missed...
    ... 3 days later i still have dilated pupils. I think concerta works slowly for me so i may need to up the dose of...

  28. Have I found the answer? 8th January 2005
    ... didn't help in the past. He wanted to start my son on Concerta but we could NOT get him to swallow it and you cannot...

  29. Side Effects 5th January 2005
    ... Also, the first day i started taking ADD medicine ( concerta ) at night time everytime I try to blank my mind and ... explanation of why these happen. P.S:I have tried Concerta , and Ridilan the same things happen Oh yes and...
    ... Also, the first day i started taking ADD medicine ( concerta ) at night time everytime I try to blank my mind and ... hasnt been diagnosed yet... This concerns me, as Concerta is a stimulant and shouldn't be taken just before...
    ... Also, the first day i started taking ADD medicine ( concerta ) at night time everytime I try to blank my mind and ... explanation of why these happen. P.S:I have tried Concerta , and Ridilan the same things happen Oh yes and...
    ... only non-stimulant ADD med. This concerns me, as Concerta is a stimulant and shouldn't be taken just before...
    ... I started on on 18mg of Concerta for 3 weeks. I felt I could focus better the first...

  30. Add/adhd Treatment 4th January 2005
    ... My son has never used Concerta but with ADD he has used Adderal and Stratera. I was...
    ... Adderall works beautifully for me. Ritalin or Concerta work best for ADD (w/o hyperactivity)....
    ... ritalyn but outgrew the doses so now he is on 36 mg of concerta and has been for about 2 yrs now...
    ... stimulants are: methylphenidate class (Ritalin, Focalin, Concerta , Metadate). Amphetamine class (Dexedrine, Adderall...

  31. Can you be prescribed Adderall/Dexedrine with a history of recreational drug use? 4th January 2005
    ... I want to switch from Concerta to Adderall or Dexedrine for several reasons. ...
    ... Technically, I don't think stimulants (including Concerta ) are supposed to be prescribed for anyone with a history...
    ... Well, you're already taking Concerta , which is a stimulant, so why would getting a script ... for Adderall or Dexedrine be a problem? Concerta is methylphenidate and Adderall & Dexedrine are amphetamine ... different chemical compounds. If your doc is giving you Concerta already, I don't see what the problem is. As long...
    ... it states that Methylphenidates (i.e. Ritalin and Concerta ) should be used with caution in those with a history...
    ... Anyone know if I need to leave a gap between finishing Concerta and starting Dexedrine? Sarah...

  32. UK student newly diagnosed - Concerta 30th December 2004
    ... I can relate to the "zoned out" feeling with the Concerta . I haven't actually taken Concerta but I felt the...
    ... diagnose with ADD inattentive type. I am starting my Concerta (first attempt at medicating) in a couple of days...
    ... with everything you said about being British)! Is Concerta /Ritalin not amphetamine then? I haven't been given ... horribly wrong! If anyone has any experiences with Concerta , - please share......I'd really like to find out more...
    ... effects out weighed any benefits I might have had Concerta = 54mg. Actually made my ADD symptoms worse Feel...
    ... you, even though we don't really know you. I take concerta too, and i have never experienced symptoms of add ... You said something before about thinking that concerta would give you more of a "buzz". i wouldn't describe ... normally. If you have any other questions about concerta , please ask! I have been on it for just over 2 years...

  33. Started dexadrine today 17th December 2004
    ... I'm keen to switch from Concerta to Dexedrine but now I've read these posts I'm a bit...
    ... zap your energy? I'm going to ask to switch from Concerta to Dexedrine when I next see my pdoc and want to know...

  34. Choosing a medication for 10yr son w/ADHD - HELP! 16th December 2004
    ... year old son was just diagnosed w/ ADHD. We tried Concerta , he couldn't swallow it. We tried Adderall XR (10...
    ... day had a roller coaster ride daily. He switched to concerta 36mg and was great for just about a year then he started...
    ... But, as a last resort, I did. He tried Adderall, Concerta and Strattera. The one that helped him the most was...

  35. Hi I am a newbie, here is my story.... 16th December 2004
    ... getting calls from school.......... ped put him on concerta ........ it worked pretty good for awhile then I received ... he learned in 2nd grade)......... Paul was back on Concerta by this time and he was also taking Zoloft for depression ... not need to be on the Zoloft but upped his dose of concerta to 54mg.......... he came home and things seemed pretty...
    ... of giving him DRUGS!!! mind you I know he needs the concerta for the adhd but no way in hell I am giving him anything...

  36. concerta/ritalin/adderall what's the difference 13th December 2004
    ... Concerta , Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Metadate, and methylphenidate...

  37. Need some advice 9th December 2004
    ... I have a 9YO son with ADHD. he takes 54 mg. of Concerta each morning (about 2 years now) Until recently,...
    ... Could be too high a dose of concerta . Too high of a dose can cause side effects like you...
    ... work anymore and people switch. I believe meds like Concerta and Straterra take time to build up in your system...

  38. AAAaaarrrrrgggg!! Can't find a ADD Meds Conversion chart 8th December 2004
    ... the ratio or dosage equivelance of Adderall XR and Concerta ? i.e. If I am taking 18mgs of Concerta what would ... a similar dosage be of Adderall XR? Also, 27mgs of Concerta equals ______ of Adderall XR. Please forgive the...
    ... Adderall is amphetamine salts, Concerta is methylphenidate. You cannot convert the doses....

  39. ADDERALL, Wearing Off Trouble 5th December 2004
    ... Alternately, the really long-acting forms of ritalin ( Concerta or Metadate) tend to have a smoother ride down than...
    ... My son was like this when his Concerta wore off. He would cry and scream for long periods...
    ... alternative medications and doses. My sons tried Concerta , which they did not like at all. Also look into Strattera...

  40. Coping methods and behavior modifications for adults with ADD 4th December 2004
    ... suspected ADD from almost the very beginning. I am taking Concerta now and it is helping me signifiscantly with my schoolwork...

  41. Another Med!!!!! 3rd December 2004
    ... that year on rittalin. Grade 2 he was switched to concerta he did not gain much weight over those years he still ... We did and she put us down from 36 mg - 18 mg of concerta . I must say that this summer and first start of school...
    ... my late 40's!) Back to you. I wouldn't give up on Concerta so quickly. If you started with 18 mg perhaps your...
    ... Saturday he started 15mg of adderall he had taken concerta 36mg for over a year but started having nightmares...
    ... able to help you test for optimal dosage. I was on Concerta and it eventually made my TMJ worsen. Started on Straterra...
    ... Saturday he started 15mg of adderall he had taken concerta 36mg for over a year but started having nightmares...

  42. 3lulu, Jessesmom, and Pyraine: Are you stilll with us? 2nd December 2004
    ... My son has been on concerta for aver a year and in August he started having really...

  43. Daughter on Ritalin - had severe reaction - now what? 30th November 2004
    ... My son had total melt downs while trying concerta for him. We had to go back to Ritalin LA. He was always...

  44. strattera & constipation 30th November 2004
    ... I am on Concerta instead of Strattera. I hear Strattera is safer, ... I've never tried it but with Concerta I've found that I actually have become "regular" after...

  45. Concerta and really, really bad chest pain. 29th November 2004
    ... I've been told that Concerta will raise a person's blood pressure, the degree of ... compare an average of your blood pressure while on Concerta and then over a few days without it. I have had...

  46. New ADD lady 28th November 2004
    ... I was hoping for an instant cure. First I was on concerta , didn't help a bit. Now I'm on Adderall, but I started...

  47. Cant take any ADD meds.. going crazy!!! 17th November 2004
    ... I tried strattera, concerta and adderall. Both concerta and adderall caused depression. I was SOOO depressed ... told me to take 20mg over the recommended amount of Concerta when i told him it made me depressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

  48. strat side-effects or am i just sick? 16th November 2004
    ... was dianosed with adhd back in June and i started on concerta (by choice). I went from 27, to 36, to 54 with no ... frustrates me when my dad has had success with both meds ( concerta & srattera) without bad S-E's and i either dont see...

  49. Concerta Side Effects... 13th November 2004
    ... My son is on Concerta 36mg and also sleeps alot. He has become a very sound...
    ... and my doctor didn't either, so he put me on the Concerta . Now I'm feeling really depressed, and I'm a lot more ... mom says that this is happening because I don't need Concerta , so it's having the opposite effect than it should...
    ... school work, so my grades are suffering. If the Concerta is making you feel this bad and your school work is ... getting worse not better, then I would have to say that Concerta is not the drug for you. Talk to your doctor again ... or is it only happening late in the day (when the Concerta is wearing off)?...
    ... take it, but yeah, I guess it does get worse when the Concerta is wearing off. By 3:00 I feel really bad...and it...
    ... Well, you could try taking your Concerta a little later in the morning to see if it helps with...
    ... My son was on Concerta for a couple of months also, and we noticed that he...
    ... until you hit on the right combo. I just started Concerta myself. She started me out on 36 mg which is super...

  50. Concerta & long term use 12th November 2004
    ... diagnosed with ADD when I was 22. I take 72 mg of Concerta (1 54 mg pill and 1 18 mg pill.) I have been very...

  51. Son refusing to take meds- help 11th November 2004
    ... My 9 year old son is on Concerta . Lately, he is refusing to take his meds. He says...
    ... You cannot hide Concerta . It has to be swallowed whole - can't be sprinkled ... other meds? I know we were supposed to start with Concerta - tried but he couldn't swallow so I don't know how...
    ... meds for 3 years now. He was just upped to 36mg of Concerta , But we are starting that next week. Thanks to all...

  52. Question for those with adult ADD 10th November 2004
    ... that I was ADD. Now what? I went on ritalin then to Concerta - I never had that "trigger point" feeling again becuase...

  53. Concerta not working, can't take Strattera... what can I do? 8th November 2004
    ... I also tried concerta . My understanding is that it "delivers" in the bowel ... like about it is that it is faster acting than the concerta . And yet another, if I am overly tired and want to...
    ... having major adult ADD problems during the week on Concerta . Are there other medications I should try? There...

  54. Son starts Strattera 8th November 2004
    ... oil, high b's, etc. We dabbled in meds - ritalin and concerta made her heart race and two years ago we tried strattera...

  55. Need some support 4th November 2004
    ... been diagnosed since 1st grade. He is currently on Concerta and doing okay with that. I am on the verge of...
    ... I'm curious you say he is doing ok on concerta , but from what you post it sounds like it's not doing...
    ... said, I have to really question how effective the Concerta is for your son at this point. I also have to...
    ... not alone. To answer some questions. He is on Concerta . We are working on increasing the dosage to a higher ... been on Adderal and Ritalin and believe it or not Concerta is really making a difference. He even tells me that...
    ... we started the meds again. He was supposed to take Concerta but COULD NOT swallow. We then went to regular Adderall...
    ... him any good at all. He does see results with the Concerta its just that the amount he was taking wasn't enough...
    ... has been “self medicating” with marijuana. He was on Concerta for approximately 2 month. He gave it a test run during...
    ... has been “self medicating” with marijuana. He was on Concerta for approximately 2 month. He gave it a test run during...

  56. son has ADHD along with other problems 3rd November 2004
    ... him. He has been on Adderall, Metadate, Straterra, Concerta , and one other one that I can't remember the name...

  57. ADD, Strattera and Pupil Dilation 2nd November 2004
    ... concentrating with my ADD. So now my doctor put me on Concerta . Does anyone have any problems with concerta? How...

  58. Does it look bad if the doc goes from Strattera -> Stimulants -> Strattera? 31st October 2004
    ... back to Adderall XR at 5mg (if that's available), or Concerta . Thanks folks. :) Oh yea, and I've tried reaching...
    ... with this part of her treatment.....she began taking concerta along with the strattera last week and she seems ...
    ... Try Concerta . It is time released over the day, so you don't experience...

  59. Do I have to tell the school? 19th October 2004
    ... them to him there. That was when we were going to use Concerta . Now that we have switched to Adderall - the doc did...
    ... them to him there. That was when we were going to use Concerta . Now that we have switched to Adderall - the doc did...
    ... research. Initially we were supposed to use time-release Concerta but my son absolutely could not swallow it. We tried...

  60. Straterra side effects 19th October 2004
    ... switch. We'll see how it goes. My boyfriend is on Concerta , and although he experiences the 'coldness', he doesn...
    ... adderol. i think that is much better, less harsh than concerta ....

  61. Help! hat is "enough" Concerta 18th October 2004
    ... working? You just know. If you don't know yet I suspect concerta is the wrong drug. 45mg should be enough for a new ... better choice for you. Not sure about the son, Ritalin ( concerta ) is all or nothing, there is no build up of medication ... you have to readjust to life on a medication like concerta ....

  62. Confused about my daughter 15th October 2004
    ... and looking back, have had it my whole life. I am on Concerta for it and doing pretty well. My family has a history...

  63. Tips for swallowing a pill 14th October 2004
    ... First, you are absolutely right that Concerta cannot be crushed. Don't do it. Adderall capsules ... sprinkled into food, but there isn't a way to do this with Concerta . This is how my kids learned to swallow pills ...

  64. Is 74mg of Concerta safe for a 9 year old who weighs 77lbs? 14th October 2004
    ... heard of 74mg. I also had a friend who son was taken Concerta too and after he went up to 54mg which we had the...
    ... My son just yesterday got prescribed 18mg of Concerta and he is a 5' 7", 177 lb. boy! In a month we go back...
    ... Personally, I'd be concerned about giving 72mg of Concerta to a 9 year old. I would think that if 54mg wasn...

  65. Routines/discipline & ADD 13th October 2004
    ... When he was first diagnosed at age 7 we tried him on Concerta , Ritalin LA, Adderall and regular Ritalin. He was...

  66. Accepted son's ADD 12th October 2004
    ... suggest. The other possibilities are Strattera and Concerta ....
    ... my decision. I would like to use either Adderall or Concerta . I'm hearing that Adderall can cause tics whereas ... Concerta will not. Maybe this time around he won't develop...
    ... Has your son had any weight loss issues with Concerta or any other side effects? Does he use it during the...
    ... doctor appointment went well and my son was given Concerta at 18mg beginning dose. Mind you, my son is 5' 7"...
    ... not going to be able to see how my son would do on Concerta . There is no way he is swallowing anything! I have ... Now I'm looking at side effects of Adderall XR vs. Concerta . It seems that some people experience angry outbursts ... see that some people experience anger while taking Concerta and also hallucinate! Everyone is different and I...

  67. 5 Yr Old Daughter? we think she has it 9th October 2004
    ... would suggest that you reseach medications such as Concerta , Dexedrine, Strattera and Adderall, then I would also...

  68. Am I going to be on Adderall forever?? 8th October 2004
    ... medicated for adult ADHD for 2 years now~1 yr. 4 months on concerta and almost 8 months on Adderall XR. I love the progress...

  69. Adult ADD & Ritalin 7th October 2004
    ... visual and audio processing ability. I started on Concerta last July and found the improvement in my ability ... what we wanted. I am currently taking about 38 mg of Concerta a day and a 20 mg generic Ritalin during times when ... controlled substance like the Ritalin family of which Concerta is a member. I would like to mention that in my...

  70. The Music In My Head 4th October 2004
    ... I do find that my head is much quieter when I take Concerta ....

  71. Part Time Medication??? 4th October 2004
    ... Although this isn't how it is prescribed, I only take my Concerta on an "as needed" basis. The stimulants, because...

  72. Thoughts on adderall vs. ritalin? 2nd October 2004
    ... occasional nausea. Horrible dry mouth. I'm currently on Concerta and very happy with it. Still have the weight loss ... behaviors again, but not as strong. I really love Concerta ....
    ... switch to a longer lasting ritalin like Ritalin LA or Concerta ....
    ... for abuse than does Ritalin and Ritalin's cousins - Concerta , Metadate, methylphenidate, etc....
    ... .. Adderall, Dexedrine, Ritalin, although not yet Concerta or Strattera. I also have depression, so things get...

  73. Heart problems with Concerta? Please, quick. 29th September 2004
    ... Try not to worry. I'm on concerta too, and have the same thing. When it starts to kick...
    ... later I was 100% heart normal. Now I take 54mg concerta a day & 10mgs ritalin immediate release 2x a day....
    ... papitations-it can be a common side effect of the concerta -keep in mind the concerta is a central nervous system ... definately talk to your doctor about it.I am also on concerta now and I too have worries about it...I was severely...
    ... papitations-it can be a common side effect of the concerta -keep in mind the concerta is a central nervous system ... definately talk to your doctor about it.I am also on concerta now and I too have worries about it...I was severely...

  74. Did anyone watch DR. Phil on ADHD? 29th September 2004
    ... Thanks for writting. My son is on concerta and is doing o.k jsut not gaining any weight..I also...

  75. Trying to find out what's wrong with my son 26th September 2004
    ... seemed more like ADD and gave us a prescription for Concerta . My son's academic performance drastically changed...

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