Greedy, horrible people!!! Diagnosed nearly 6 years ago primarily inattentive and since then, have been on the generic for Concerta 54mg after some trial and error. Rare bread. I have been on Concerta 18mg for about a month now I believe. I find it really helps me focus and retain information and be able to listen a lot more carefully to people, and it has definitely reduced the urge I have to interrupt or answer a question before it has even been fully asked.
It has even made my writing nicer somehow, maybe because it is slowing my mind down? However, maybe it is because the dose is the lowest and I need a higher one, but, I find it has not necessarily helped with how fast I talk or how fast I do everything, leaving me to accidentally hurt myself HA, or not fully finish my thought or add more thoughts when I am talking.
Dosage increased up to 72mg but did not feel like there were sufficient benefits so have asked for my medication to be changed again. Currently wheening off at a drop of 18mg every 4 days, and whilst i had no side effects going on, coming off is different. By 3pm i feel irritable, emotional and fragile. The Adderall worked perfect for focus but came with the side effect of trichotillomania and mood swings. So far the Concerta has greatly reduced the trichotillomania and nearly eliminated the mood swings.
Hopefully it proves to be enough though. I changed back and forth between adderrall and vyvanse for a few years.
I take mg of Zoloft and 2mg of Clonazepam. In November of this year, I flew to a country where they did not have adderrall, vyvanse, or zenzeti. I started on 72mg of concerta. While the effects of Vyvanse are what I consider to be best, concerta seems to work well enough. It does indeed give me headaches. For the first week I took it, I also experienced sleeplessness.
I really could not fall asleep at night. Fortunately, the sleeplessness has gone away. I have two children with ADHD….. My daughter is now 11 and has tried Adderall and Vyvanse in the past, both made her very emotional and moody…. Vyvanse made her very aggressive! It was so hard experimenting with the different medications till we finally found Concerta and BAM!
What a difference! Her attention really perked up and because we do Karate together, I noticed a complete difference in her ability to focus and perform. She was winning medals, feeling confident and her self esteem soared!
I feed her a huge breakfast because I do notice that it effects her appetite once she takes the 27mg pill shortly after. She is a bit on the thin side, but nothing too worrisome and her energy level is still as high as always.
She goes to a private school with most kids without disabilities, and has an aide that helps to refocus her 40 percent of the time she is at school. She is on a competitive swim team and a green belt in Karate, she is able to be an average student in a highly rated school…. She recently has started menstrating so we have had to increase the dose to 36 mg as puberty has effected the effectiveness. She was crashing and exhausted at around 4pm after taking 1 dose at 7;30 am.
This higher dose helps her till about 7;00 pm. Insomnia can be a factor if she takes another pill or takes her dose in the afternoon.
Her brother is 8 and takes 18mg. I notice it helps him as well, no effect on appetite, he loves his food, but it does help him with his focus in Karate. He is not as athletic as his sister, but is an academic genius with Math and science. He is on the Autism Spectrum but is also able to attend the same school with an aide and at 8 years old, he does grade 11 math.
He struggles socially unlike his sister, but they are very close with each other and big sister looks out for him. I feel Concerta has been a real life saver for our family.
After my daughter tried other drugs, this one has been the only one that really worked for us. If I could go back in time and tell my parents not to put me on this meds I would. I was actually considered a success story and I always did well in school thanks to this drug. The problem is that if I didnt take it I would end up in trouble and suspended or sent home with 8 write ups. This medicine only temporarily fixes the problem and doesnt allow your brain to cop e or to catch up.
Without ABA type therapy and grounding techniques and really breaking down organizing and modeling behaviors into small achievable goals and other therapeutic activities this medicine will make your child worse in the long wrong becoming completely dependent on it. My son was diagnosed with adhd and impulsivity symptoms in We started with the Generic version of Concerta and then decided to try the brand name after too many side effects of the generic version.
My son is 9 and the 27mg dose fits him well. His spirit and happiness is our priority and we feared that medicating his ADHD symptoms would take away his lively spirit. It did turn him into a zombie when we tried a higher dose and we quickly lowered the dose back down to the 27mg. Best of luck to everyone trying to find the right medication.
Started my LO 7 on Concerta, very helpful minus the side effects but they wear off after about 2 weeks even with increased dosage. Now taking 36mg. Fun fact: Different manufacturers of the drug have different side effects and release times. If you switch to a different pharmacy, lets say for convenience purposes or may be a better price, call to make sure they have the same manufacturer as the one you have been taking.
This ish is deep! Lol It can also boil down to which manufacturer the pharmacy is authorized to order from. Such a hassle but an educational experience. I am now 21 and my dose is 54mg daily, when I first switched from 36mg to 54mg, I noticed I was more anxious and tired. As my body got used to the medicatio these side effects happened to decrease. I will say the only adverse effects I experience are a decrease in appetite and occasional headaches. I am leaning with the help of my psycartist skills that will minimize simple activities in my daily routine from getting out of control.
Overall concerta has changed my life in many postive ways and I honestly could not imagine not treating my ADHD with out any medication. If you are a parent reading this, Id like to say do not let your child convince you that they no longer need their medication when they reach Life outside of the routine from highschoo is 10x more difficult and their medication will help them navigate through some harsh realities of adulting.
I was diagnosed with ADD when I was eight and have bben on ritalin and concerta when it became available. I take wellbutrin along with concerta to take the edge off later in the evening.
It works really well for me. Its like taking ritalin the crash is immediate after four hours. The only downside is the availability. Most Pharmacies favor the new generics which do not work at all. Currently enrolled in an competitive MBA program at a top ten university so the OROS technology is a necessity as it helps me concentrate throughout the day.
Concerta only comes in a 18mg incremental dosages. So it should be void from your decision. To any parents. Reviews are not going to help with your child as certain drugs work differently for different people. I will say that stimulants in my opinion work way better than non-stimulants. Keep an open conversation during your Concerta treatment. This can help you reduce negative effects and get the most benefit from your therapy.
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Could a brain workout be just what the doctor ordered for ADHD? Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Concerta crash Symptoms What you can do Other risks Side effects Takeaway Introduction Concerta is a commonly prescribed stimulant drug for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. How Concerta causes crash. Understanding crash. What you can do. This condition can lead people to misuse a drug.
Schedule numbers show how easily the drug may be misused. Schedule II drugs, such as Concerta, have a higher risk of being misused than drugs with a higher schedule number. This helps prevent others from misusing the drug. Before you or your child start taking Concerta, talk with your doctor if you or your child has a history of drug misuse. Your doctor can recommend whether or not Concerta is a good treatment option. Concerta is available in a generic form.
The generic name for this medication is methylphenidate ER extended release. Generic medications are often cheaper than brand-name medications.
However, generic and brand-name medications contain the same active drug, and they work the same way inside your body. Typically, your doctor will start you on a low dosage. Your doctor will ultimately prescribe the smallest dosage that provides the desired effect. The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended. However, be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. Your doctor will determine the best dosage to suit your needs. Concerta comes as a tablets that are taken once daily.
This drug is only taken once each day since it lasts for about 12 hours in your body. The typical starting dosage for adults, ages 18 to 65 years, is 18 mg to 36 mg taken by mouth once daily in the morning. Your doctor may increase your Concerta dose by 18 mg daily each week after starting the drug. After at least a week, your doctor may increase your dosage to 54 mg per day. After another week, if that dosage is still not working for you, your doctor may increase your dosage to 72 mg daily.
The maximum dosage of Concerta in adults is 72 mg each day. Other drugs that contain methylphenidate include Quillichew and Ritalin. This is because your body may already be adjusted to the medication. For children ages 6 to 17 years, the typical starting dosage of Concerta is 18 mg taken by mouth once daily in the morning. Their doctor may increase their dosage by 18 mg daily each week.
For example, you or your child may take 18 mg of Concerta for the first week of treatment. If after another week the medication is still not effective, they may increase it to 54 mg each day. The maximum daily dosage of Concerta in younger children, ages 6 to 12 years, is 54 mg each day. In adolescents ages 13 to 17 years, the maximum daily dosage of Concerta is 72 mg daily.
If you or your child misses a dose of Concerta, it may be best to wait until the next day to take the drug. Never take more than one dose of Concerta at a time to make up for a missed dose. Doing this can lead to an overdose of Concerta, which can be very serious. They will be able to recommend the best time to restart the medication.
A medication timer may be useful, too. Concerta is meant to be used as a long-term treatment. Sometimes your doctor may stop your medication to see if your symptoms have improved and whether you still need the medication. Concerta can cause mild or serious side effects. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking Concerta. These lists do not include all possible side effects.
For more information on the possible side effects of Concerta, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can give you tips on how to deal with any side effects that may be bothersome. These side effects were reported in clinical studies of people taking Concerta in dosages that are approved to treat ADHD and in dosages that are not approved to treat ADHD.
Your individual side effects may vary depending on your prescribed dosage of the drug. Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects.
You may wonder how often certain side effects occur with this drug, or whether certain side effects pertain to it. As with most drugs, some people can have an allergic reaction after taking Concerta. Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction can include:. A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include:. Call your doctor right away if you have a severe allergic reaction to Concerta.
Some people may develop dependence on Concerta when taking this drug. With drug dependence, your body needs the drug in order for you to feel normal. Not taking the drug could cause you to have abnormal behaviors. If you have a history of drug or alcohol dependence, you should be very careful when taking Concerta.
This is because your risk of dependence on Concerta may be increased. If you have a history of drug or alcohol misuse, your doctor may prescribe a different medication for you. If you have concerns about drug dependence while using Concerta, talk with your doctor. They can discuss your treatment options with you. This drug can decrease your appetite, which may cause weight loss.
In clinical trials , weight loss occurred in 6. Of those taking a placebo treatment with no active drug , 3. They can recommend diet tips to help you maintain a healthy weight during treatment. Depression is a possible side effect of Concerta. However, in clinical trials , depression occurred in only 1. Of those taking a placebo treatment with no active drug , 0. They can monitor your symptoms and recommend if you should continue treatment with Concerta.
Headaches are a common side effect of Concerta. In clinical trials , headaches occurred in Of those taking a placebo treatment with no active drug , They can recommend ways to help relieve your headaches.
Some people feel tired while taking Concerta. This side effect is also known as fatigue lack of energy. They can recommend ways to help you improve your energy levels. However, after Concerta was approved for use, some people taking the drug have reported hair loss. They can recommend ways to manage this side effect. With insomnia, you can have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep.
This is a common side effect in people taking this drug, probably because Concerta is a stimulant. These types of drugs cause you to have increased energy and feel more awake. In clinical trials , insomnia occurred in Of those taking a placebo treatment with no active drug , 6. They can recommend ways to improve the quality of your sleep. Nausea is a common side effect of Concerta. In clinical trials , nausea occurred in They can recommend ways to improve this side effect.
You can also try to avoid taking Concerta on an empty stomach. It might help you feel less nauseous if you eat breakfast before you take your Concerta dose, or if you take your dose with a large glass of milk. Dry mouth was a common side effect of Concerta in clinical trials.
Dry mouth can be bothersome for some people. If you experience dry mouth as a side effect, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about ways to improve the condition. Sometimes chewing on gum or candy can help relieve dryness in your mouth. Actually, Concerta can decrease your appetite, which may cause weight loss in some people. In clinical trials , 6. They can recommend diet and exercise tips to help you maintain a healthy weight.
During clinical trials , the most common side effect of Concerta in children was upper belly pain. This side effect occurred in 6. They can recommend ways to manage side effects of Concerta. Other drugs are available that can treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. Some may be better suited for you than others.
Some of the most common ones are decreased appetite and insomnia. Irritability and moodiness. These side effects are associated with all stimulant medications for ADHD. But Concerta stays in the system longer than shorter-acting drugs.
So, side effects like sleep problems and loss of appetite may be more pronounced in a small percentage of kids. Concerta is prescribed in five dosages: 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg or 72mg. These dosages may seem high compared to other ADHD drugs, some of which start as low as 5mg. At the right dosage, Concerta should stay in the system for 12 hours.
Kids metabolize drugs differently. On average, Concerta helps with attention for about seven to eight hours. Prescribers typically start at the lowest dosage 18mg. Here are answers to common questions parents ask about Concerta. The generic name for Concerta is methylphenidate extended release. All stimulant medications are controlled substances. Abuse is more common with another class of stimulants: amphetamine-based ADHD medications.
Adderall is an example of one.
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