- is anyone elses child getting harassed from the school? 20th October 2003
... perintendent but he backs the school. My son is taking 36mg concerta and he has been doing great with it. We dont have...
- Concerta 16th October 2003
... My son is 11, weighs 72 lbs, and takes 36 mg concerta with 40 mg strattera. He used to take 54 mg concerta ... within half an hour. If you're waiting days for the concerta to make a difference then your daughter may not be...
... My 13yr old son weighs 110 and takes 72mg concerta with 100mg zoloft. It takes about 1.5 hrs for the ... body to start absorbing the concerta , so he also takes a booster pill in the am to cover...
... Thanks. She has been on Concerta for 5 days with no change that I can detect. When...
... to know what the strattera does when taking it with concerta . My 7yr old son, who weighs 46 lbs. is on concerta...
- adverse reactions to adderall & wellbutrin 16th October 2003
... debatable except for ritalin. Methylphenidate (ritalin, concerta , etc.) is one of the most extensively studied drugs...
- Hyperactivity and meds 15th October 2003
... stand or sit still or stop talking out. I have tried Concerta , Ritalin, Adderall, etc., but they all caused tics...
- BeCalmd?? 14th October 2003
... I'm an adult who takes Stratera and my son takes Concerta . I wonder does BeCalmd work with Adults? How long ... would love to give me son another alternative, however concerta has changed a nightmare school year to a A/B school...
... consistantly, but ONLY if you take it consistantly.
" concerta has changed a nightmare school year to a A/B school...
... this board is great. I have a 9 yr old who takes Concerta but I would like to start giving him BeCalmd in addition ... to the Concerta .
In the past I have tried OPC's for my son and...
... a classic Inattentive ADD; the dreamer. Tried the Concerta , worked miraculously and then out of nowhere, he developed...
... My son takes becalm'd with a small dose of concerta it is very safe to take with these medicines. we ... very pleases with the results of the becalm'd and concerta ....
- What to do now? 14th October 2003
... My son 9 years old has been on Concerta for 3 years and he is now experiencing stomach aches...
- Need Help with son who is ADHD and Joint Custody 13th October 2003
... medication on a regular basis. He is currently on 36mg of Concerta . At our last visit the doctor was suggesting 48mg ... of Concerta and his father is against it. I am currently trying...
- ritalin LA 12th October 2003
... My son has been taking a combo of Concerta and Strattera. It has been working pretty well but ... getting it. My employer has switched to Aetna and both Concerta and Strattera will be $70 each! Right now I am paying...
- concerta cause depression in kids? 11th October 2003
... Originally posted by cajunqueen:
Has anyone heard of concerta causing depression in children? My son is 10 yrs ... Any info would be greatly appreciated.
My son takes concerta and he has done much better this school year, but ... He has taken a number of medications in the past. Concerta has been the only one to help him. I will tell you...
... My son is 11 and weighs about 72 lbs. He was on concerta for a year and a half. It worked great for his ADHD ... appetite and severe insomnia. He now takes strattera and concerta . For him, the strattera eliminates many of the side...
... I have a 10 year old son that has been on concerta for 2 and a half years and he has went thru it all...
... noticed myself having mood swings coming off of the concerta at the end of the night. The doctor put me on 10...
- NEW USER 10th October 2003
... of the extended release ones! and my daughter tried concerta w/ the same affects u all describe w/ the straterra...
- New, and a long intro/post... 9th October 2003
... diagnosed ADHD with ODD co morbidity... He is on 54 mg of Concerta , at which he gets at 7 am daily. It takes about 30 ... .
So these are my thoughts, maybe the 12 hour Concerta isnt working the FULL 12 hours... Is this possiable...
... to speak with your Dr. about adding ritalin to the concerta . We've started giving our son ritalin (5mg) first ... in the morning and then an hour later give him the concerta (18mg). The ritalin holds him over until the concerta ... a chance that he's reacting negatively to too much concerta ? We tried 27mg and our son was moody, mean, and said...
- Controling your ADD 9th October 2003
... your son really does need his meds to go to school. Concerta is a stimulant as you know. Stimulants are given ... would rather die then go to school without taking her Concerta . She says she feel trapped without it. She can't...
- Considering med for tic-related ocd? Any advice? 8th October 2003
... My almost 10 yo has the same disorders. She takes concerta and clonidine for the ADHD and tics (respectively...
- combine Concerta & Adderall 8th October 2003
... Hi,
My daughter took Adderall on M-F and Concerta on the w-ends. Her body always gets used to the meds...
- Headaches & ADD - ODD 7th October 2003
... normal and she had improved so much (A's and B's) on Concerta that we left it alone at that time. We looked more...
... meds for the ADD. Jenny is taking both Tegratol and Concerta . SO far they seen to be a pretty good balance. ...
- How long does it take for Strattera to work? 7th October 2003
... My 8 yr old daughter has been on either Concerta or AdderallXR for 2 years now for severe ADHD. Her...
- adderal vs concerta 6th October 2003
... released can cause those side effects.
Hopefully concerta will work. I have heard several success stories of ... well to dexedrine or adderall and badly to ritalin ( concerta is time released ritalin) If you end up going back...
... and time of release in the medications. We started concerta today. Guess we will know soon. ...
... still having trouble in school. I got him switched to concerta and he doesnt complain of stomach aches anymore but ... from what the doctor said it is a side effect of the concerta . My son is 10 but he started the medication when he ... was 9.
I feel the concerta is doing alot more for him then the adderall did....
- TO MEMEHEGAN 6th October 2003
... alone wan not sufficient for my son, he is taking Concerta along with the Strattera, but at a much lower dose ... of Concerta than before the Strattera.
Hope this helps, LInda...
... thank you so much for replying. We tried concerta - my son is on the gfcf diet and also is corn free ... rudementory understanding of it- any how when he took the concerta it looked just like he had consumed corn- alot of ... really nervous- because his reaction to corn and the concerta is extremely rare- not to many parents have posted...
- Straterra?sleep aid? 6th October 2003
... started taking Strattera. But when she was taking Concerta or Adderall, she could NOT sleep at night. So I gave...
- Adderall causing Suicidal Thoughts 5th October 2003
... We stopped the Celexa and Dexedrine and switched to Concerta , which has been great, with the only side effect being...
- any other med work like adderall? 5th October 2003
... to a different one other than adderall. Maybe try concerta for a while. Then after a month go back to adderall...
... my son switched from adderall xr to concerta and there was a big change. We are much happier with ... concerta ....
- Mood Swings 3rd October 2003
... mandawalker,
My son takes Concerta AND Strattera. The Strattera seems to eliminate the...
... I've been taking paxil along with my concerta and I've noticed that my mood swings at the end of...
- on and off strattera 2nd October 2003
... him off meds when with us. It worked fine for the concerta but I'm wondering is Strattera is different. Also...
... him off meds when with us. It worked fine for the concerta but I'm wondering is Strattera is different. Also...
- Lets stop the schools from insisting on drugs 2nd October 2003
... counceling, tutoring or other alternatives.
My son is on Concerta 54mg so you know I am not opposed to drugs as a last...
... if it meant getting him on drugs.
My son is on 54mg Concerta . He's a freshman in high school and an Airman Basic...
... counceling, tutoring or other alternatives.
My son is on Concerta 54mg so you know I am not opposed to drugs as a last...
- Should we settle for B's and C's?? 12th September 2003
... increased with his age and size. He was switched to Concerta 2 -3 years ago. He is only taking it for school....
- Strattera and Aniexty 9th September 2003
... I have a 12 year old daughter, 77lbs. She was on Concerta , but was experiencing horrible tics where she would ... pick at her self. Once she was taken off the Concerta , the tics went away. She then started on Strattera...
... today. He's been off meds for 2 days and he wants his Concerta back. He feels he need meds.To make himself better...
... medicine. The doctor said that he should go back on concerta before he goes to baseline. We'll see what happens...
- How many of your kids developed tics after taking stimulants? 4th September 2003
... My son has been on Concerta for about 2 years. Yes, the medication exaggerated ... it helps him to sleep at night!
I am now also on Concerta and just began taking Tenex for a tic disorder. Again...
- New Here/beCalmd natural alternative 31st July 2003
... t stand to see him do another year of ritalin and concerta ...he did a little better in school on the prescriptions...
- Adults with AD/HD here? 18th July 2003
... oncentrate for programming, etc. I want to learn more about concerta for adults, etc. I have been on every anti-depressant...
- Strattera and excessive sweating 1st July 2003
... to happen before.
I went off it and just started concerta by the way. Had horrible side effects with strattera...
- Calling all Moms of younger kids on Strattera...... 1st July 2003
... We went off the beginning of October. Swtiched to concerta , he lost 5 pounds in 12 days. tried having nothing...
- Does Adderall XR make you tired? 28th June 2003
... fast. I wish it had the get up and go for me that the Concerta did. I felt tired when the XR would wear off completely...
- ADD meds losing effectiveness? 28th June 2003
... ed. except speech to go to regular school. When the Concerta came out he was switched to this. WE kept having to ... years he developed ticks. At this time he was on 54 mg concerta AM and 18 mg in the afternoon. After this we tried...
... My now 10 year old used to be on Concerta . He was on the 54 mg. dose for a LONG time. Then all...
... My now 10 year old used to be on Concerta . He was on the 54 mg. dose for a LONG time. Then all...
- straterra 9th June 2003
... We put our son back on Concerta (that was what he was on before), he has been off ... to have stopped immediately. - the comming off of Concerta his mood would change-but it is consistant!! So far...
... broke why replace it?? If someone could explain what Concerta is and what it does?? I just want to give him every...
... BEEN THROUGH JUST ABOUT EVERY OTHER MEDICATION EXCEPT CONCERTA . I LIKE THE FACT THAT HE'S NOT TAKING A STIMULANT...
... works for one doesn't for another, it seems. I was on Concerta for over a year, but have just been switched to Adderall...
... My son switched from concerta to strattera and he didn't like it at all. He complained ... worse. He wouldn't take it, so we switched back to concerta ....
... broke why replace it?? If someone could explain what Concerta is and what it does?? I just want to give him every...
... their next dose.
I find stratera much better than concerta , riddlen, or adderall. My oldest child was having...
... After a year and a half on Concerta , my son started on Strattera in April. He is pretty ... Yesterday, I switched him from the Ritalin back to Concerta (36 mg) along with the Strattera (40 mg). He ate ... a good breakfast, then took the Concerta at 7 am. He ate a small lunch and was snacking around ... also was asleep before 10:30. So, it seems that the Concerta is working well with the Strattera too. We'll stick...
... pulled him off it and have started on a low dose of concerta . He came home yesterday and said he had a wonderful...
... daughter also developed tics from stimulants, adderall, concerta , etc. She would pick at her face and arms. We took...
... My son is 11 and takes BOTH Strattera (40 mg) and Concerta (36mg) daily. He has no noticeable side effects from ... though is because it combats the side effects of the Concerta and it REDUCES his anxiety. The Strattera reduces ... of appetite and insomnia that he had when only on Concerta , and there is no noticeable stimulant "let down" when...
- Strattera - Others w. Adult Male Side Effects? 22nd February 2003
... this. I am 38yo, taking 80mg Strattera. Was taking Concerta 54 but the benefits diminished (addictive family) ... Hardest time was first 2 weeks but was coming off of Concerta . All of the side effects to 11.
Most of these have ... Overall, I like the stability that Strattera offers over Concerta but am now weighing the discomforts of the dry mouth...
... September--I'm leaning toward putting my son back on Concerta . We still haven't tried Adderal so that's still an...
... on all my other ADD meds. How bizarre.
I was on Concerta 32 mg before this and Ritalin 15 mg 4X daily for about ... when it wore off. You could set a watch my me. The concerta didn't have side effects nearly so noticable, but...
... I don't see that it helps much. He is also taking Concerta 27 mg each morning also. This seems to work pretty...
... just not so sure that this is the drug for him, the concerta sent him over the edge, he was a nightmare- two or...
... alone was not sufficient for my son, he also takes Concerta with the Strattera. Talk to your MD about this.
...
... Straterra in march is up to 80 mgs aday a stopped concerta a week ago- apparrently hes been humping every thing...
- Concerta vs. Adderall vs. Focalyn vs. ???? 21st August 2002
... I have tried Concerta , and AdderalXR. I felt a little hyper on concerta ... mellower, more active,and motivated but less than with concerta . Also, I became depressed , apathetic, antisocial ... two are definitely different!
Of the two I prefer concerta - realizing I need dosage adjustments for the hyper...
... appetite thing. I lost only a couple of pounds on concerta , none on Adderal; was on both aboout the same amt...
... diganosed with ADD at the age of 32 years old. I am now on Concerta 54 mg and I am doing great I can now think like I ... a step backwards and I will not do that. So for me Concerta has saved me and I am now happy with the way I am ... and remember things that I couldn't before without Concerta . It is truly amazing. I am also on Prozac for OCD...
... discussion.
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Does the Concerta have the same kind of effects on your ADD as Ritalin ... multitask quite easily. I am interested in trying Concerta - if only to be taking less in total/day mgs. of Methylphen...
... as i can tell period. The difference is ritalin and concerta have d-methylphenidate and l-methylphenidate, i think ... that no after effects. It is also twice as potent as concerta or ritalin, 1 mg of focalin = 2 mg of ritalin or concerta...
... Concerta made me sick and mean...grumpy...bad dreams....and...
... day. The recommended dose is only 20 mgs.
I tried concerta and adderal and like the rest of the posts I had similiar ... long but it did. He is 11 now so we put him back on Concerta (the slow release) and so far so good. He starts school...
... You mentioned wanting to try Concerta for over-all less pill popping during the day. I ... just started taking one 27 mg/day pill of Concerta , it's extended time-release capsules and the effects ... because I can actually concentrate and get work done!
Concerta makes me feel a little speedy, but if you take Ritalin...
- Its time to accept your children ! 6th June 2002
... her very emotional, so the doctor switched her to concerta ( a once a day pill ). He grades are wonderfull,...
... do feel that new drug clonidine is working with the concerta . But I can't wait until the new drugs come out for ... down. But his doctor wants him to take it with the concerta every morning to balance it out. So he's not hyper...
... haven't tried EVERYTHING ON EARTH before resorting to Concerta . WE DID! Guess what? IT DIDN'T WORK for him!
Now,...
... own age, they didn't interest me.
i just started concerta and so far it is helping me a great deal with working...
... so refreshing to hear a success story. I'm glad the concerta is working for you.
Are you ADD or ADHD? Just curious...
... Hi BosMom
I am only ADD. Yeah I am doing well on Concerta so far. I get angry when I hear people say that it...
... I really liked concerta when I was on it. Now Im on metadate CD instead. ...
... the growth chart for height and weight (he's been on Concerta for over a year), he eats well, sleeps like a rock...
- Medication and sleeping HELP! 4th March 2002
... medication.
Elijah and I changed over to the Concerta a couple of years ago. (I tried to submit this earlier ... 18mg each morning. He is a LOT less aggressive on the Concerta and it last him until about 5-6pm.
He still has...
... Melatonin. I've got 2 ADHD boys, both on high doses of Concerta and they were having trouble with sleeping too. So...
- Just wondering if I should get an add test or not. 21st January 2002
... college and WANT to learn! I first started out on Concerta but had really bad headaches, then i found that Adderall...
- adderall dosage 10th January 2002
... I have been back anf forth on concerta and addreall xr. Concerta worked but not as well as...
... and getting her work done so she is on a low dose of Concerta which has great improved her focus and her grades...
- My son caught abusing meds---ritalin vs adderall? 9th October 2001
... about these meds. if you really want him on meds, try concerta . its not snort friendy, and it pales in comparasion...
... about these meds. if you really want him on meds, try concerta . its not snort friendy, and it pales in comparasion...
- nutritional information 26th September 2001
... have been able to have control my food intake with concerta . i have lost 20 lbs. my medical dr was please with ... that. i am scare to ask. i need concerta . my thinking is on the up beat. help...
... have been able to have control my food intake with concerta . i have lost 20 lbs. my medical dr was please with ... that. i am scare to ask. i need concerta . my thinking is on the up beat. help...
- link between ADHD and thyroid?? 4th April 2001
... thyroid levels were well controlled. I am now taking concerta as treatment for my difficulties with focus. I don...
- 16 Year old driver's with ADD 30th March 2001
... concern, I'm 19 and I try not to drive without my Concerta . You can only take Concerta once a day say its not ... own experience I've noticed that if I forget to take Concerta one day I'm okay on the road, but if I don't take...
- ADHD and Adderall question 21st March 2001
... wanting to try her son on the time released Ritalin ( Concerta ) because she felt his dependency on the Ritilan was...
- adderall/epilepsy 6th January 2001
... years for seizure control, along with Ritalin, and Concerta ( Currently ) No problem with drug interaction. What...
- New to adult add 16th November 2000
... affects me on Day 1 and onward. I'm starting out with Concerta . My doc said I could choose not to take it on weekends...
- please! where did everyone go? 19th May 2008
... real ashamed to admit this, but here it is, I took concerta !!! what do I do???? help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
... Itsdar,
I was not sure what concerta was so I looked it up. How much did you take? It ... is certainly not good to be taking Xanax with concerta . It sounds to me like you are feeling a desparate...
... I stopped taken xanax and I only took half of the concerta . strangly, I feel calm. and I'm finding that I'm concentrat ... found out that if a person doesen't have ADHD, the concerta will give them energy, but its not doing that to me...
... promotion!)
Doc put me on various ritalins (including Concerta - that's the 1 a day one, right?) For me, personally ... worked better/gave me fewer peaks and valleys; the Concerta petered out around 2pm.
How I describe ritalin...
... dispair, I actually found the problem!!! when I took the concerta , I was looking for a buzz, but got the complete opposite ... love itsdar
p.s. yes, the concerta 1 a day, I took half of a 54 mg....
... appointment on wednesday and am telling him about the concerta and hopefully set up something to get tested for ADD...
... opened the door in me telling him what I did with the concerta . and it turned out fine!! But, if the doctor won't...
- trying to get off opiates 14th February 2008
... supposed to be taking Prozac, but because I am taking Concerta with the Oxy, varying between 36 and 54mg a day, I ... Restorill at night to help me sleep.
I used to take Concerta for ADD, now I only use it to increase the affect...
- 15 yr old brother,pleaase help !!!! 12th July 2007
... far as my brother, i found out he takes depakote and concerta . My mother gives it to him daily so i do not think...
- recovered addict husband on lots of meds 12th June 2007
... to be on so many meds?
our 13 year old son takes concerta for add and my husband says that our son is on much...
- Dr. gave valium RX for Ashton xanax taper 4th April 2006
... handle that. Woke up a bit wired.
Stopped the concerta 54 mg yesterday after reading "Your Drug May Be Your ... concentrate or learn new information, i was put on Concerta for ADD. When i had more agitation, i was put on Abilify...
... mg at night and take 20 mg of valium. I stopped the concerta so i would be calmer and between the two, i am now...
- Addicted and scared 27th June 2005
... irritable and then he switched to something called concerta , which worked well until he decided at 17 he didn...
... about Adderall, some people do better on that. Or yes, Concerta is time-released Ritalin. It works for some people...
- Need opinions - very long - sorry! 22nd June 2005
... knew that I was an alcoholic/addict when he put me on Concerta for ADHD. Concerta, Adderal, Ritalin etc are not for ... ashamed of if you have it. My psych was giving me Concerta for years before he finally told me that I had BPD...
- Adderall problems 7th April 2005
... I take concerta 54 mg in the morning and it helps me be alert and...
- Concerta - is it Meth? 26th January 2005
... Hi, Jennifer:
I am on Concerta as well, though I don't think I have ever posted that ... board.
BTW, my NA sponsor was fine with my taking Concerta . But many recovering addicts in NA would disagree...
... heavily and I never made the decision to quit. It was Concerta that releaved my need to. Now every once in a blue ... I do get a slightly different buzz because of the Concerta . But I've noticed that the next day I have chest ... are dangers as with many medications but I'll take Concerta over alcohol any day.
Jennifer...
- concerta 19th November 2004
... I took concerta for a while a few yrs ago for severe fatigue from...
- Banker, Stacey, Rosie-t, D.Alice, Chef, Spark, Blue Julie, etc.--c'mon out! 10th August 2004
... very familiar and
knowledgeable about the ADD meds... Concerta ,Ritalin ,Adderall ,Metadate CD,
Straterra ,etc....
- Choice vs. Disease 24th February 2004
... when I tapered down to 8mgs sub from 48/day, got on Concerta , and it seems to have helped a lot in my situation ... . Am down to 2mgs sub/day now... Both Concerta and Suboxone are relatively expensive drugs though...
- Dexedrine ruined me! 21st December 2003
... SPEEDING LIKE I WAS? MY HEART DR. SAID I NOW CAN TAKE CONCERTA .. IT'S NOT AN AMPHETAMINE... IT'S OK.. BUT I STILL ... CRAVE THE SPEED...... CONCERTA DOESNT MAKE ME SPEED LIKE DEX DID...THANKS FOR THE...
- New Here... 28th September 2003
... P.S. The metadate CD is a new med. I was on concerta on a short time. When I was younger I was on ritalin...
- Ritalin abuse???? 23rd July 2003
... ritalin once and i was "diagnosed" with add. then i had concerta prescribed to me. then it went to metadate... i was...
- adderall and reoccuring nightmare 12th March 2003
... dose (honestly by accident). My son takes 36 mg's of Concerta and one morning when I was still very groggy and doling...
