I started at the normal 5 mg dosage and then I started increasing my dosage according to my tolerance level. It was too much for me I was like the walking dead! I started Concerta in October, and it seemed like suddenly I started packing on the pounds.
My appetite has increased and my metabolism has slowed down it seems like. I started taking Concerta 18 mg 10 months ago for making mistakes at work. I immediately noticed a feeling like my head was clear and I could concentrate. Gradually it got back to where it was and my doctor increased the dose to 27 mg.
Again, my head felt clear at first, but gradually that effect was unnoticeable. I will never take Concerta again! After only one low dose, I got very aggressive and I felt like I had no control over my own body and mind.
I got really anxious and worried. I also started to feel really paranoid. For me, when I take Concerta 36mg, I know it works because I find it easier to manage my thoughts and to focus on key tasks. At the same time I know that taking Concerta, though helpful to feeling motivated, is not a guarantee that I will feel motivated.
My daughter takes Concerta 18mg. When she takes it too late in the morning, she may have difficulty falling asleep at night. On those evenings, I give her chamomile tea and allow her to wind down with a book during bedtime.
So far, it has been working well for her. I have the opposite problem. In high school, I took Concerta every morning before leaving for school at 7 AM. I would then inevitably crash between and 9 pm, which caused some serious problems in my extra curricular activities.
Falling asleep in the middle of a band concert tends to be viewed as rather disrespectful… I usually experience about a 30 minute period of complete and utter exhaustion about hours after taking the drug. I started taking 18mg of Concerta about 6 weeks ago.
Two weeks ago, I tried 27mg instead of 18— because my doctor felt that it was needed and I did too. However, by the next Sunday my irritability had gone through the rood, I had developed all of the side effects including a rash. So, after this I was moved back down to the 18mg tablet. All of the other side effects have gone away by today except for the rash.
Not only does it blister and peel, but it itches. I want to rip my skin off sometimes. Diagnosed in Jan, got perscription in March, started yestorday. My son is taking Concerta We are on day 2. The teacher said today he stayed in his seat, he looks normal to me just a little calmer. Im shocked really. He doesnt want lunch but has a big breakfast and dinner. Applesauce is too thin. Either way it works. I was scared but its okay..
Quite the opposite, we thought he needed a higher dose. Our son was a senior in high school, and has been on Concerta since Kindergarten. He takes two pills to make one dose. Otherwise he was awful in the morning. This spring he started failing classes deemed the easiest class schedule for a senior that his special education teachers had ever seen. One class was ceramics! At first we thought it was senioritis, then we thought maybe the new girlfriend, then I asked my teen to talk to his doctor about a higher dose.
That was denied because he needs to gain weight. He was in a car accident and ticketed for distracted driving, and had two more tickets in the month of April.
It was the drugs! I called the doctor. My teen was 18 and I could no longer talk to her. She called my teen back. I had him meet me there and sign the form. Then we were granted an emergency meeting with the doctor, which my teen missed!!
Around this time I discovered my teen had been switched to this new generic in January, and was never notified!!! Especially to a new drug!!! It was absolute garbage for my child and did nothing for him. His senior year was ruined. He had become moody, irritable, irrational, extremely sad and lost his self esteem. It should have been the best time of his life, and instead he chose not to go to PROM. On top of that his job was delivering pizzas.
When I went to pick up the 7 day supply they asked me why not the generic by Actavis. I called Express Scripts…again my only options were Mylan and brand name.
I asked for a supervisor, and went three levels up. I was so angry, and felt betrayed! And they would gladly rip me off in the process!!! I hope all drug and PBM execs lose their jobs and drivers licenses and need to be hauled around by their parents!!!
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.
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How Do I Prepare for Rehab? How Long Does Detox Take? How Much Does Treatment Cost? 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. They can tell you about other medications that may work well for you. Note: Some of the drugs listed here are used off-label to treat these specific conditions. You may wonder how Concerta compares to other medications that are prescribed for similar uses. Here we look at how Concerta and Adderall are alike and different.
Concerta contains a long-lasting form of methylphenidate, while Adderall contains mixed amphetamine salts. Concerta and Adderall are both central nervous system CNS stimulants.
These types of drugs change the level of certain chemicals in your brain. Concerta is approved to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD.
Adderall is also approved to treat ADHD. Adderall is also approved to treat narcolepsy. Concerta is available in the following strengths:. Your dosage of Concerta will depend on your age and certain ADHD treatments that you may have used in the past. Adderall is available in two forms: an immediate-release tablet called Adderall and an extended-release tablet called Adderall XR.
Like Concerta, Adderall XR releases the medication over time. But the immediate-release form of Adderall releases the medication all at once. Concerta and Adderall both contain drugs that are central nervous system CNS stimulants. Therefore, both medications can cause very similar side effects. Below are examples of these side effects.
These lists contain examples of more common side effects that can occur with Concerta, with Adderall, or with both drugs when taken individually.
These lists contain examples of serious side effects that can occur with Concerta, with Adderall, or with both drugs when taken individually. Concerta and Adderall are both stimulant medications that are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. Concerta and Adderall are both brand-name drugs. Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics. Generic drugs are available for both Concerta and Adderall. According to estimates on GoodRx.
The generic form of Concerta methylphenidate ER is also more expensive than the generic form of Adderall mixed amphetamine salts. Here we look at how Concerta and Vyvanse are alike and different.
Concerta contains the drug methylphenidate, while Vyvanse contains the drug lisdexamfetamine dimesylate. Concerta and Vyvanse are both central nervous system CNS stimulants. Vyvanse is also approved to treat ADHD. Concerta comes as long-acting tablets that are taken by mouth, once each day in the morning. Concerta tablets come in the following strengths:. Vyvanse is also taken once daily every morning. It comes as capsules and as chewable tablets.
These forms of Vyvanse are available in the following strengths:. Vyvanse capsules can be swallowed whole. They can also be opened and sprinkled into yogurt, water, or orange juice, and then swallowed. Vyvanse chewable tablets must be chewed completely before they are swallowed.
Concerta and Vyvanse both contain drugs that are central nervous system CNS stimulants. These lists contain examples of more common side effects that can occur with Concerta, with Vyvanse, or with both drugs when taken individually. These lists contain examples of serious side effects that can occur with Concerta, with Vyvanse, or with both drugs when taken individually. The use of Concerta and Vyvanse in treating ADHD has been directly compared in a clinical study that looked at adolescents ages 13 to 17 years.
A placebo is a treatment with no active drug. Your doctor can help determine whether Concerta or Vyvanse may be more appropriate for your needs. Concerta and Vyvanse are both brand-name drugs. There is a generic form of Concerta available, which is called methylphenidate ER. Vyvanse does not have a generic form available. Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics, but generics work in your body the same way as their brand-name parent drugs do.
However, the generic form of Concerta is less expensive than Vyvanse. Here we look at how Concerta and Ritalin LA are alike and different. Concerta is approved for use in adults and children ages 6 to 65 years.
Ritalin LA is approved for use only in children ages 6 to 12 years. Concerta and Ritalin LA both contain a long-acting form of the drug methylphenidate. Concerta releases the drug over the course of about 12 hours. Ritalin LA also releases the drug over time. However, it only lasts for about 6 hours in your body. After this period of time, you may notice an increase in your ADHD symptoms. Concerta and Ritalin LA were compared in a small clinical study. This study showed that Ritalin LA was more effective in treating ADHD symptoms in the morning, within the first 4 hours after it was taken, than Concerta was.
However, because Ritalin LA wears off after about 6 hours, Concerta may be a better option for some people. This is because the effects of Concerta last for about 12 hours in your body. However, because the medications release differently in your body, there are differences in their effectiveness after certain amounts of time since they were taken.
Concerta and Ritalin LA are both brand-name drugs. There are currently generic forms of both drugs available. Yes, Concerta is a stimulant medication. It works by stimulating your central nervous system CNS , which includes your brain and spinal cord.
Both of these chemicals help your brain to pay attention and focus. You may have withdrawal symptoms if you stop taking Concerta.
This is because Concerta affects certain brain chemicals called norepinephrine and dopamine. Once you stop taking Concerta, your brain will have less of these chemicals, which can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Withdrawal symptoms can begin within 24 hours of your last dose of Concerta. This can help to reduce the withdrawal effects that you may have by quickly stopping your higher dose of Concerta.
It possibly can. Concerta affects levels of a brain chemical called dopamine. This feeling is often called euphoria a feeling of extreme happiness.
However, in clinical studies , Concerta caused less euphoria than Ritalin, another drug that also contains methylphenidate. This is because Concerta releases the drug slowly over time, while Ritalin releases all of drug at once. Because of this, your dopamine levels are increased slower than they are with Ritalin. They can discuss this risk with you and review all of your treatment options. In clinical trials , decreased height and weight were seen in children taking Concerta.
After 3 years of treatment with the drug, children were shorter by an average of 2 centimeters about 0. Those taking Concerta also had a lower body weight by an average of 2. You possibly can. Concerta is a stimulant medication that can increase your heart rate and blood pressure. Before starting Concerta, your doctor will make sure that your heart is healthy enough for you to take a stimulant medication.
If you have high blood pressure, heart failure, or a history of heart attack, your doctor may do extra testing to be sure your heart is healthy enough for you to take Concerta. Adults have a higher risk of heart problems while taking stimulants.
Adults with certain heart problems should avoid taking stimulant medications. These heart problems include:. Concerta should also be avoided in children with structural heart issues or other serious heart problems. Sudden death, stroke , and heart attack have occurred in people taking stimulant medications. Concerta may also be used off-label for other conditions.
But it can continue into your adult life. Symptoms of ADHD include:. To be diagnosed with ADHD, your symptoms must cause trouble in multiple settings, such as at home, work, or school. Your symptoms must also be present before the age of 7 years. However, genetics probably play a role in the development of this condition.
The three types of ADHD are described below. Three different clinical trials studied Concerta use in children ages 6 to 12 years. In these studies, children taking Concerta had a significant decrease in inattention and overactivity. This was in comparison to children who were taking a placebo treatment with no active drug. In addition, one study looked at adolescents children ages 13 to 18 years with ADHD.
Adolescents taking Concerta had their ADHD symptoms reduced more than did adolescents taking a placebo. A clinical trial showed that Concerta significantly reduced inattention in adults taking the drug compared with adults taking a placebo.
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