- How does Concerta affect you? My observations 26th September 2004
... enough so I did terribly in my classes!
As far as Concerta goes, I'm taking Ritalin LA, which Concerta is based...
... crash towards the end of the day. Either way, I think Concerta is better than Ritalin or Adderall as I have tried ... all 3 for many years now. Concerta just seems to have the most smooth release of the...
... started actually taking meds).. I just started taking Concerta 18mg yesterday... and was wondering what you all have ... have been on ritalin, adderall, adderall xr, and now concerta .. and this has been my second day and I was wondering ... or any long-term side effects?? I switched to concerta because adderalll xr was making me very very lethargic ... Okay, well, if anyone could get back to me with how concerta effected you physically, emotionally, and socially...
... is your appetite affected once you have started on Concerta ?? Like have lost weight, gained weight, increased...
... another medicine I take, rarely got hungry. Now (on the Concerta ) I'm hungry and crave protein. I am actually eating ... causing a lot of weight loss. I hope for your sake the Concerta isn't as hard on you. Good Luck,
Sincerely, Fuzzybrain...
... I started Concerta a couple of months ago. I wasn't sure if it was working ... affects me? I'm just curious!!!!!!
I started 36mg of Concerta five days ago. I have already tried it once a while...
... another medicine I take, rarely got hungry. Now (on the Concerta ) I'm hungry and crave protein. I am actually eating ... causing a lot of weight loss. I hope for your sake the Concerta isn't as hard on you. Good Luck,
Sincerely, Fuzzybrain ... what medicine are you currently taking along with the Concerta ??...
... I started 36mg of Concerta five days ago. I have already tried it once a while...
... what medicine are you currently taking along with the Concerta ??
[SIZE=3]Dear Babybrige,
I have had a severe ... some reason, ever since I started my ADD medicine ( concerta ), it's been MUCH, MUCH easier for me tolerate my pain...
... some reason, ever since I started my ADD medicine ( concerta ), it's been MUCH, MUCH easier for me tolerate my pain...
... some reason, ever since I started my ADD medicine ( concerta ), it's been MUCH, MUCH easier for me tolerate my pain ... Fuzzybrain
Well, I wish you continued success with the Concerta and Methadone together in relieving your chronic pain...
... So here is how Concerta effects me, and little background on my situation ... .
I am now taking 45mg of Concerta . With 54mgs I felt like an overfocused, driven zombie...
... So here is how Concerta effects me, and little background on my situation ... .
I am now taking 45mg of Concerta . With 54mgs I felt like an overfocused, driven zombie ... described my ADD "symptoms".
I am going off of the concerta tommorrow. I am nauseus every day and I have no appetite...
... I started 36mg of Concerta five days ago. I have already tried it once a while...
... described my ADD "symptoms".
I am going off of the concerta tommorrow. I am nauseus every day and I have no appetite ... please let me know! Oh, how long did you take the concerta before changing?
Sincerely, Fuzzybrain...
... time-release medication widely being used right now. Concerta and Adderal are stimulants and Stratera is a nonstimulant...
- Concerta & Auditory Problems? 23rd September 2004
... like SINUSITIS, which is a reported side effect of Concerta ....
- Dealing with Ups and Downs of Medication 19th September 2004
... How is Concerta in regards to this "crash"?...
... Concerta is much smoother than Ritalin when it comes to the...
- ADD & Concerta 17th September 2004
... get anxious more easily - how do you fare with the Concerta ?
Thanks...
... get anxious more easily - how do you fare with the Concerta ?
Thanks
I myself have not had many side effects ... with the concerta . I have reconized that my appetite is smaller. I ... with straterra and i couldnt stay awake. with the concerta i concentrate better and I love it. The thing is...
- Strattera good stories? 13th September 2004
... moody/angry/mean. Then we started a low dose of concerta (with the strattera), because he started having trouble ... chance to get over the low feelings then. As for the concerta , today was his first dose. He seems so happy/pleasant...
- strattera "Claims" 12th September 2004
... would try it on my 8 yr old son who was taking 54 mg concerta in the morning and 18 in the afternoon.We had tried...
... year old either...even when they combined it with the Concerta it didn't make any difference....
- Kids snorting ritilan 8th September 2004
... can the other meds, such as strattera and focalin, Concerta be abused in this way and give them the same high...
... what it would do to your nose!) but that's it.
Concerta contains the same active ingredient as Ritalin, but...
- Ritalin-like and appetite 7th September 2004
... eat a little bit more.
My daughter is 17, taking Concerta 36mg and her weight is now less than 85 pounds....
... My daughter is 17, taking Concerta 36mg and her weight is now less than 85 pounds.
...
... Concerta is counterindicated in people suffering from anorexia...
... I dont know what she takes now, but i think it is Concerta or something like that. Her doctor GET THIS!!!! had...
- Employment/Workplace Issues 6th September 2004
... had to take regularly. Well I can't get refills on Concerta because it's a narcotic. i have to go into my Dr...
- New here 5th September 2004
... O.V.A. test and go from there. He will recommend Concerta rather than Strattera because he hasn't seen very...
- Concerta questions 31st August 2004
... Concerta is ritalin in a time release form. But your dose sounds ... 36mg or 54mg strength tablets, so don't give up on Concerta if the lower dosages don't seem to be working."...
... I thought the concerta was a stimulant. Also, I feel more awake but definetly ... not more motivated. Last night(my first night on concerta ) was the first night that i was not tired or sleepy ... for me to take the Provigil(200mg) along with the Concerta 27mg?...
... sipping worm filled taqs/margeritas.
Now, I am on Concerta which does NOT have the punch/kick *** that Adderrall ... be firing and reached alll firing sequence soon. Concerta , is another story - do NOT want to bore or turn anyone...
...
ok. Im 21 yrs old and just started on concerta about 30 days ago. Give it some time. Its not going...
- Stimulants side-effects on eyes/vision? 30th August 2004
... YES - I have been taking Concerta since January (I actually just switched to Ritalin...
- Alternative to Adderall- Please Help 30th August 2004
... the Dr could try like non-stimulants Stratera and Concerta or stimulant types like Metadate and Focalin.I dont...
- Sweating As A Side Effect Of Adderall? 29th August 2004
... say that Adderall made me sweat a lot too. I'm on concerta now (because of the other bad adderall side effects...
- Why is my husband so frustrated? 27th August 2004
... Hi-
I am currently on concerta . And I love it. I have been on it for alomst 30 ... someone else but it was terrible for me. so see if concerta might work. the only thing with concerta is that...
... it does help some. I will mention to him about the concerta , and see what he thi nks. it is a stimulant? He says ... guess we will see what happens but I will mention the concerta .
thank you again! write soon....
- Adults w/ ADHD- Wellbutrin to... 25th August 2004
... you been on wellbutrin and switched to Strattera or Concerta ?
My hesitation to try is because things will be...
... Concerta is Methylphenidate... same thing as Ritalin... so...
... the symtoms. Wellbutrin made me sick, very nervous. Concerta worked fine while I could afford it. It is basicly...
- True or False: ADDers tend to be more intelligent than your average person? 25th August 2004
... Perfect example-my 4 year old. Once he started taking concerta - he was able to think things out more (he was still ... ladder so I can get it down". Before he started the concerta , he would have just threw a bunch more toys up there...
- Most Commonly Rx Med for ADD/ADHD? 23rd August 2004
... try. These medications are - Ritalin, Addreal, and Concerta . The second choice meds would be
medslike - Wellbutrin...
- ADHD 2-yr. old boy 22nd August 2004
... happen. He is doing very now. We did start him on Concerta last fall. He suprised us all by being very well...
... happy guy so miserable it was time to intervene. Concerta has been wonderful.
However, I am hopeful that...
... ssessments and doctor visits he is diagnosed adhd and is on Concerta .
If you could give me any advise on how to make ... polar symptoms worse. My son is doing very well on Concerta . He is calmer and is able to focus better. He has...
- No Meds Try exercise 18th August 2004
... working (I'm diagnosed as of 1 week ago & been on 18mg concerta the last few days) Hopefully, once I get my motivation...
- Children with ADHD 14th August 2004
... Edaisy,
My 7 year old has been taking Concerta for several months. It has really been great for...
- Biofeedback/Sound Light Machines? 11th August 2004
... biofeedback/sound and light machines? I am currently on Concerta , but I am looking for supplemental treatments which...
- Ritalin and detachment 6th August 2004
... wondering why this is. I have been trying the long acting Concerta for the past 2 days to see if it would help alleviate...
... in a row. I also believe this because When I took concerta last year (2 days in a row) it was imposible for me...
- Adderall and weight loss 6th August 2004
... I was wondering, I wanna switch from concerta to adderall. What does concerta cause weight lose...
... concerta made me studder really bad, so I only took it for...
- Q's regarding 9yr old with Strattera toxicity?? Switch to concerta? 6th August 2004
... anymore. It finally went away and they put me on concerta (which works GREAT) no mood changes and you get to ... was the strattera that did the rash thing to me and concerta is great so I wouldn't have a reserves for putting...
... your son.
My younger son who just turned 7 is on Concerta . From your description he seems to be much like you ... son. Concerta works wonders for him. No negative side effects. ... just as fun as he has always been
I would give Concerta a try. After 1 or 2 days you should be able to see...
... correct dose for your child, he'll just give you 36MG concerta pills, (long acting ritalin) get you out of the examinatio...
... My son takes Concerta and he has been going on 2yrs and he is doing wonderfully ... been like that even before he was on meds.
So for me concerta was a life changing medication for my son and I am...
... nightmare until he got off of Strattera. He is now on Concerta and Zyprexa. The two together seem to work for him...
... nightmare until he got off of Strattera. He is now on Concerta and Zyprexa. The two together seem to work for him...
... So for me concerta was a life changing medication for my son and I am...
- Need Help with A.D.D Med 5th August 2004
... nothing but give me a stomach ache. Then I tried Concerta (36 mg) and thought it was great. But I have an ... addiction history (painkillers) and did have some Concerta side effects like: frequent urination (some days) ... email on Friday pm saying I wanted to go back on the Concerta at a lower dose (18mg) but haven't heard yet b/c it ... weekend.
But now I'm not so sure I want back on Concerta - the past couple of days this Provigil seems to be...
- Not on Insurance, doctor will not help with new meds script.... 4th August 2004
... family doc was no help and told me that since the concerta and ritalin XR's did not helpoe me, i needed to see...
- Out of Control 2nd August 2004
... a terrible meltdown that we forgot to give him his Concerta . It only lasts for four hours. So he gets one or...
- Ritilan - docile - sad - anxious - quiet???? 28th July 2004
... with her ability to control herself. Then I tried concerta and it worked well except that she began to be very...
- What to expect? 28th July 2004
... with her ability to control herself. Then I tried concerta and it worked well except that she began to be very...
- 12 y.o son on ADHD meds. 26th July 2004
... evaluation that you are supposed to get from her.
Concerta and Metadate are the same medication as Ritalin but...
- I'm looking for guidance on Omega 3 products... 24th July 2004
... any medication but during the school year he took Concerta . I had also been giving him Neuromins DHA. I haven...
... any medication but during the school year he took Concerta . I had also been giving him Neuromins DHA. I haven...
- adderall to concerta crash! 21st July 2004
... doctor switched you from 60mg of adderall to 54mg of concerta and did not have you taper off one and taper on to ... and then taper up. Why the doctor switched you to Concerta (which is basically ritalin XR, and ritalin is 50...
... take more adderall a day.which I agree.He put me on concerta 54mgs.after 5hrs. I was crazy sick.
I took the adderall...
... The reason why you felt mad sick when you took the Concerta is because you have been on the Adderall for so long...
- 50 yrs.old with add and some questions 15th July 2004
... but you would continue to have the "down" at night. Concerta and Metadate are longer-acting than Adderall and have...
- Is anyone here an adult taking amphetamine (i.e: Ritalian) for ADHD? Please respond! 15th July 2004
... am thinking about asking my shrink for Ritalian or Concerta or whatever, but I heard they are only prescribed...
... I'm an adult & take concerta . I wasn't diagnosed until college...the school shrink ... attacks, so I switched back to ritalin, then later concerta . I've also tried strattera but it made me really...
... am thinking about asking my shrink for Ritalian or Concerta or whatever, but I heard they are only prescribed...
- Is anyone here an adult taking amphetamine (i.e: Ritalian) for ADHD? Please respond! 15th July 2004
... am thinking about asking my shrink for Ritalian or Concerta or whatever, but I heard they are only prescribed...
- ADHD To medicate or not to medicate.... 12th July 2004
... She started with Dexadrine, then Ritalin, and then Concerta . She experienced alot of chest pains, which didn't ... migrains which they gave her another medication for. Concerta helped her to focus, but if she was interrupted she ... after taking time release medications for ADHD such as Concerta . I think there may be a link.
I have taken my...
... i have no desire nor intention of overdosing on my concerta . If the child knows how much to take, when to take...
... nurse in her office and asked if my son needed his concerta if he is calmer before I give it to him than after...
... will tell you that although I don't think my son need concerta , regardless they were not prepared to handle a child...
... reason I believe that the time release medication, Concerta , caused these kidney stones in my daughter is because ... with horrible pain, upon CAT scans they are finding Concerta built up in their kidneys. In fact many doctors have ... kidney stone and upon evaluation found it was pieces of Concerta . I have not simply jumped to conclusions but also...
- questions 11th July 2004
... daughter now has kidney stones which I attribute to the Concerta she was on. I voluntarily took my daughter off of...
- I need a change 11th July 2004
... daughter now has kidney stones which I attribute to the Concerta she was on. I voluntarily took my daughter off of...
- Concerta 9th July 2004
... since she was 4 and this summer I took her off of her Concerta and she had terrible withdrawls that lasted for about...
... I have been on Concerta for 2 years now and I am trying to go off of it to ... cut down on the dose of Prozac then get rid of my Concerta . Is it possible to get addicted to Concerta and if ... dependancy, aka the physical part of addiction, on Concerta . When you don't take it, withdrawals kick in immediately ... the Prozac is to blame for the dreams and panic. The Concerta is causing withdrawals when you miss a pill.
What ... classed a mental disorder either but it is).
If the Concerta isn't causing any ill effects when you are on it at ... that. If that goes well, later on maybe a taper off Concerta since long term use can cause problems.
But if...
... is happening now. I have tried for 3 days to go off Concerta and no such luck. Bad Headaches and very dizzy and ... What are the long term problems invovling on being on Concerta a long time? I know now that Concerta is not to Blame...
... The long term affects of Concerta on my daughter were many and varied such as kidney...
- Kidney Stones & Concerta 9th July 2004
... She started with Dexadrine, then Ritalin, and then Concerta which is a time release medication.
My daughter...
... soon. Now, you said that your daughter was taking concerta before this all started and you are thinking that ... the concerta had something to do with the kidney stones, right ... because i have a somewhat similar (in the aspect of concerta and kidneys) situation. I am taking concerta because ... doctor is fully aware of all of this and i am taking concerta because it is the safer medication for me. With all ... that said, i dont think that your daughter taking concerta resulted in her kidney stones, it may have contributed ... to it, but i dont think that the concerta is the sole reason. I would suggest that she get...
... soon. Now, you said that your daughter was taking concerta before this all started and you are thinking that ... the concerta had something to do with the kidney stones, right ... because i have a somewhat similar (in the aspect of concerta and kidneys) situation. I am taking concerta because ... doctor is fully aware of all of this and i am taking concerta because it is the safer medication for me. With all ... that said, i dont think that your daughter taking concerta resulted in her kidney stones, it may have contributed ... to it, but i dont think that the concerta is the sole reason. I would suggest that she get ... one.
There's a whole slew of adverse effects on Concerta and other ADD drugs; doctors' may say it doesn't happen...
- Adderall/Strattera Combination Side Effect 7th July 2004
... Strattera, which was useless. Then he was prescribed Concerta and that was not as effective as the Adderall. Finally...
- Evenings? 7th July 2004
... when I first started).
I was hoping to move on to Concerta ASAP but have now been told I must stick with Ritalin ... while he has mentioned that he wants me to try 72mg Concerta "in the future", he has not given explicit instruction ... few months) and what did you do about it?
2) Does Concerta , if necessary staggered (i.e. take 1/3 or so later ... anxious on St Johns Wort), if necessary in addition to Concerta /Ritalin?
Now that Strattera is out in the UK (you ... worried that the consultant will refuse to recommend Concerta or Ritalin if I give Strattera a try (and it doesn...
... Wellbutrin and more than likely not from Strattera.
Concerta is also a good option instead of the short acting ... still need the long acting form of a stimulant go for Concerta or even try a small dose of Adderall XR. Don't try...
- Concerta - Am I one in a million? Or... 3rd July 2004
... She started with Dexadrine, then Ritalin, and then Concerta . She also said that she had alot of chest pains, which ... migrains which they gave her another medication for. Concerta helped her to focus, but if she was interrupted she ... after taking time release medications for ADHD such as Concerta . I think there may be a link.
I have taken my...
... Hi, I am a 17 year old on Concerta and have been for about two years now think. I am ... but i did not see a ADHD forum. When I first started Concerta , I just lost my appetite and couldn't sleep, but recently...
... choice.
[SIZE=3] hi jennita my niece recently went on concerta for adhd and my sister wanted me to research it do...
... patience][SIZE=3] hi jennita my niece recently went on concerta for adhd and my sister wanted me to research it do...
- Prescription for Adderall 30th June 2004
... around his eating habits (and his brother's who is on Concerta ). He is a big boy at 14, 6'2" tall and about 215...
- HELP my sons Dr. wants to change meds. 23rd June 2004
... years old and has AD/HD.He has been on Aderall xr, concerta
foclin, and now the Dr. wants to put him on strattera...
... and she said that is the answer. That child is on Concerta now and fine.
If I were you and the meds he is...
... and she said that is the answer. That child is on Concerta now and fine.
If I were you and the meds he is ... and hateful for no reason.The Dr. put him on 36mg of concerta ,and that worked for a little while but he got use ... focalin to take in the evening in addition to the concerta .My son did very well for about two months.Then I started ... interested in maby trying it in combination with the concerta ,I've read a few cases of Drs. doing that, it treats...
... Strattera.
I am very happy now that they are on Concerta and both are having much better times.....
I just...
... on it yet.I'm thinking that just uping the dose of concerta will be the best rout to go.The more I hear about...
- wondering what to do 21st June 2004
... record, I disagreed! My son is currently taking 72mg of concerta per day and 15mg of zyprexa. His mother sends the...
... no doctor or anything but that sounds like A LOT of concerta for a 10 year old kid. I'm not even on that high...
... pediatric psychiatrist who specializes in AD/HD.
Concerta doses aren't measured by weight. Everyone is different...
... diagnosis. Plus, he was given a very HIGH dose of Concerta and other meds. He is doing much better without. My ... boys are doing well with only 27mg of Concerta and are only 7 & 9.
Enough about me. I am not a...
... kids Saturday morning so my son already had 72mg of concerta in his system. He was yelling in the car and could...
- Concerta Stunting Growth?? 19th June 2004
... growth. I am just sick about this. I took him off the concerta for the summer. It changed his personality and made...
... it is slowing down.
As far as taking my son off Concerta ....yikes!! He missed just one pill a couple of weeks...
... My son has been on adderall since 2nd grade and on concerta for the last 5 months. Both meds changed his personality ... so shy and withdrawn. Since I've taken him off the concerta , he is a different boy. Kids actually come over and...
- 16, Just started with meds. 19th June 2004
... really think its real. I actually just started on concerta yesterday, so we're in a similar boat. Don't fret...
- Summer break from meds? 18th June 2004
... i took my son off concerta last week because he is so skinny and does not eat...
- Parents opposed to treating ADD 18th June 2004
... first hand medicines like amphetamines; Ritalin and Concerta turn ordinary people with some type of childhood attention...
... when I pick him up from his mom he has taken 72mg of concerta and he is wired for sound. By the next day even if...
... when I pick him up from his mom he has taken 72mg of concerta and he is wired for sound. By the next day even if...
... weekend through Monday evening. My son that takes concerta was not given the dosage his mother gives (72mg) I ... give it to him. Within 30 minutes of recieving his concerta he started getting very "jumpy" and started to irritate...
... weekend through Monday evening. My son that takes concerta was not given the dosage his mother gives (72mg) I ... give it to him. Within 30 minutes of recieving his concerta he started getting very "jumpy" and started to irritate ...
I agree. If I were you, I'd become an expert on Concerta , read and know every health/mind/mood related adverse ... behaviors....film him with a video camera after his Concerta if he becomes moody/aggressive after it. Take his...
... She started with Dexadrine, then Ritalin, and then Concerta . She experienced alot of chest pains, which didn't ... migrains which they gave her another medication for. Concerta helped her to focus, but if she was interrupted she ... after taking time release medications for ADHD such as Concerta . I think there may be a link.
I have taken my...
... She started with Dexadrine, then Ritalin, and then Concerta . She experienced alot of chest pains, which didn't ... migrains which they gave her another medication for. Concerta helped her to focus, but if she was interrupted she ... after taking time release medications for ADHD such as Concerta . I think there may be a link.
I have taken my...
- Switched From Ritalin or Concerta Because I'm Crabbier 17th June 2004
... been waiting for this to come up~! I have been on concerta for about 3 months with pretty good results. Really...
- Concerta prescribing questions 17th June 2004
... I have been on Concerta for about 3 months. I started on 18mg and now I am ... energy., which I can't really complain about.
Concerta is a "time released ritalin". Taken in the morning...
- I'm such a space cadet! 13th June 2004
... Thanks to Concerta and extra time on tests, I just finished my degree...
... Thanks to Concerta and extra time on tests, I just finished my degree...
- Anyone else more Hyper from Ritalin?!!?? 8th June 2004
... 20mg of ritalin instead of my usual 10mg x 3 or 36mg Concerta ). I was totally expecting to be zombified, but instead ... good! However, I vaguely remember trying 72mg of Concerta once at my shrink's suggestion & it knocked me out...
... It is so interesting to read these posts! Concerta has ALWAYS made me more "up and attentive". Almost ... affects all our bodies have to different meds. The concerta is awesome and I have been on it for about 3 months...
- Which med is better for ADD?!?! 3rd June 2004
... My 11-year old son is on Concerta and it helps him. My pediatritian never recommended...
... only 2 days and i slept the whole time. ive been on concerta for almost 30 days and i love it it works really well...
... Ritilan. It's like he is taking nothing at all. The Concerta works the best for him and the Focalin helps in the...
- Nephew struggling with adhd 28th May 2004
... really don't work or make him worse....Now he is on concerta but even though it seems to work for him, my sister...
... family but are in denial....Today they took him off Concerta and put him on Dexedrine because he was banging his...
... taking help where you can get it. I tried my child on Concerta and he stayed up all night talking. Didn't care for...
- Addicted at birth 27th May 2004
... not seem to be able to control her symptoms we tried Concerta that worked for a while and then stopped then Strattera...
- Please Post Positive Feedback Regarding Strattera 25th May 2004
... a psychiatrist and he changed me from Strattera to Concerta 18mg. 18 did not work and I was upped to 36mg. Now...
- Adderall Question 23rd May 2004
... task so I told my doctor. I have just been changed to concerta 56 mg and I like you wonder if this is working one...
- Help suicial ADHD 8yo son on ADDERALL 19th May 2004
... sought counseling and that seemed to help. He was on concerta 54mg/day that seemed to work well for him it lasted ... went to bed at 9:00 pm. However, while he was on Concerta , Ritalin his liver enzymes became quite elevated, ... Stratera, is water soluable has no impact on the liver. Concerta seems to last in the system quite along time but I...
... ones you all mentioned amphetaminic, eg Adderall, Concerta , Ritalin, Strattera, Wellbutrin? These seem to be...
- Warning Concerta And Ritlian Users ! 19th May 2004
... Okay people, now I am scared! I have been on Concerta for about a month and have absolutely loved it! I ... then possibly 9-18 in the afternoon. Anybody else on Concerta for a long period of time with no bad effects?? Please...
... Hi,
My nephew 9 is on concerta , he started it about three months ago....My sister...
... you know there was a problem? My son has been on Concerta for 2 years now.
Please respond............
... draw unfortunately.
My 11-year old son has been on Concerta and Ritilan for two years now. I resisted many school...
- Dexedrine for my bipolar son.??? Advice please. 13th May 2004
... however I am curious if anyone has any ideas about concerta ? I have been on it for 3 weeks now and absolutely...
... less, yes, but not more).
Personally, 36mg of Concerta is just right for me. More than that makes me shakey...
- HELP!!!!!!!! Please!!!!!!!!! 12th May 2004
... I just took him to the doctor and they put him on Concerta which I am seeing no signs on improvement what so...
- When Does Concerta Take Effect? 11th May 2004
... Concerta does have an immediate effect although sometimes it ... see a difference, give your doctor a call. 18mg of Concerta is a fairly low dose....
... your next highest dosage to try.
One thing about Concerta is to give it as early in the morning as possible...
... school during the day. Ritalin is the same drug as Concerta except it's not time-released. The difference is ... better at night.
I definitely think that if the Concerta isn't taming his ADHD then he isn't getting enough...
- I think I hate Strattera 9th May 2004
... Went to a prominant Psychiatrist and he prescribed me Concerta instead. Almost finished weaning off of Strattera ... Strattera was lack of sex drive and fatigue. Hope the Concerta works out better for me......
... creating other health problems. I personally prefer the Concerta . I don't have to remember to take one little pill ... Well, if you decide you do not like Strattera, try Concerta . It is a once in the morning pill that wears off...
- ADHD & OCD 10 yr. old son- Out of Control 7th May 2004
... went through severeal different medications focalin, concerta , etc. Finally they put her on Ritalin 20mg it was...
- ODD - Psychological assessment 3rd May 2004
... the longer lasting medications, such as Adderall or Concerta ? It seems that some meds will make kids angrier and...
... you for your reply. Our grandson is 8. He did try concerta for about 2 weeks about 6 months back but under the...
- Concerta newbie: some questions 1st May 2004
... Hi mason,
I can't answer whether Concerta was the "right" choice for you, but I'll try to answer ... some of your other questions. (I'm on Concerta , too and I like it).
Concerta, like the other stimulants...
- becalmd safe? 30th April 2004
... long thing. this is not the case with adderrall, concerta , ritalin.
these substances are safe-much safer...
- Help with ADD/ODD son 26th April 2004
...
I have an ADHD/ODD son too. He is 9. He takes Concerta which really takes the edge off his anger. When he...
- Adderall Vs Concerta/Weight loss 24th April 2004
... diagnosed with ADD- mainly inattentive. I'm taking concerta (18 mg.) and I was wondering if anyone experienced ... differance in my attention span (I've been taking concerta everyday for 9 days) and I do not really a loss of...
... answer sooner. You are on a relatively low dose of Concerta which may account for your lack of improvement in...
... when i was first diagnosed w/ ADD then i switched to concerta . concerta was the worst 3 weeks of my entire life...
... year old female who has just recently been prescribed Concerta . I began with 18mg and am now taking 36mg. I will ... little appetite that I only ate once a day. So far the Concerta has not had the same drastic effect for me. I am...
... not much of a change at all! She prescribed him Concerta yesterday, as that was one of the ADHD meds that his ... prescribed it...HELLO!!! she's starting him on 27mg of the Concerta . HOPE THIS WORKS!!
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- can retilin hurt you? 23rd April 2004
... flushed from the body the same way an asprin would be. Concerta , which is a dirivitive of Ritalin, is a sustained...
- My wild grandson 23rd April 2004
... light of my life but definately has ADD and is on concerta Our problem is homework When we help him with a problem...
- Concerta and Stratera in combination 22nd April 2004
... adding Metadate (a long-acting methylphenidate like Concerta ). We are extremely pleased with how he is doing on ...
(As an aside, your son was taking 126mg/day of Concerta ??? OMG! I've never heard on anyone taking that much...