neucon not really working

[seancc]

hi, ive been on neucon 18 mg for 4 days. the pill kind of works when it comes to physical work, i still struggle with work that involves studying an memorising. today i tried 36 mg, got the motivation to sit on my desk and study but the focus isnt as sharp. im asking if its too early too quit and maybe get ritalin and up the dosage. neucon makes me feel like im kinda high on weed especially the moment it hits. i get anxiety but its been getting better. i honestly dont really feel much difference other than doing physical tasks like cleaning and laundry. i literally lost my train of thought right now as im typing this and its been 2 hours since i took the drug. im still struggling to study

[STEM_Dad]

I recommend that you write down your experiences with the medication, and inform your doctor. I think it can take up to several weeks for your body to adjust to a new medication or dosage.(I know that it took at least 5 days for me to experience much of the effect of my own medication, and perhaps 2 weeks to get used to it.)

I haven't taken Neucon or Ritalin, but the two are different formulations of methylphenidate. So, you might have similar experience with Ritalin as with Neucon, or different, depending on how you metabolise each medication.

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I was on Adderall XR originally, but after trying it at different dosages for months (experiencing tachycardia when my dosage was increased), but not getting the treatment I needed, I asked my doctor to try a different medication. I'm now on generic atomoxetine (best known as Strattera), a non-stimulant, because it works better for me.

I think that keeping a journal of my experiences with each medication helped me in my conversations with my doctor, because before my current medication, my memory recall wasn't great.

[STEM_Dad]

There are other things that you can try to do to boost dopamine, such as a bit of exercise.

Here's a video from the HowToADHD YouTube channel that might help. The channel has other videos that have helpful information, too, like one about the Pomodoro Technique.

youtu.be/-6WCkTwW6xg?si=U5S...(Not working as expected?)

[Mamamichl in reply to STEM_Dad]

This is my favorite adhd video series! “Hello brains!”. In real life, I’m so similar to her, so her advice sticks for me.

[Gettingittogether]

Just so you know: Neucon IS Ritalin. OK, let me clarify things and I know this is confusing.

Ritalin is methylphenidate. "Ritalin" is the original brand of methylphenidate. Most of the time (nearly ALL of the time) people use the word "Ritalin" to mean "methylphenidate." Just as people will say "Tylenol" the original brand name when they mean Acetaminophen. Or they'll say "Advil" to mean Ibuprofen

There are many formulations of methylphenidate. Neucon from what I can tell is a recent brand name version of long-acting methylphenidate. Long acting meaning you would take the pill once a day and it gets released gradually over time. Concerta is another long acting form of methylphenidate and so is Focalin. Both Concerta and Focalin are available in generic versions.

Now, still you may indeed benefit from a different version of methylphenidate. Or maybe you would benefit first from trying out a higher dose of Neucon.

Stem_Dad's wisdom (above) is on the money. Really the very best habit you can get into for these medications is sharing your thinking nad reactions with your provider. You can waste a lot of time trying to figure out your own dosing. Ideally you will report the effects (or lack thereof) to your provider and the provider will update your medication. Sometimes they'll change the dose. Other times they'll recommend a switch to a new medication. And the best thing you can do for yourself is to get really specific about the effects of the med. That is actually a skill that takes time. We have ADHD. We have trouble organizing thoughts at times. And sometimes the meds have odd reactions.

[STEM_Dad in reply to Gettingittogether]

seancc some people respond better to the Immediate Release (IR) formulation of a stimulant, rather than the Extended Release (ER or XR) version.

Since Neucon is an extended release version, then I wonder if you were referring to Ritalin as the immediate release version.

In that context, it makes sense that switching from Neucon (extended release methylphenidate) to Ritalin (immediate release methylphenidate). Some people benefit from the faster acting formulation. The trade-off is that it has to be taken 2 or 3 times a day, instead of just once.

[FamilyLove85]

Hi, first off you need to give the meds more time to get into your system. I am on concerta 18mg, going into my 4th week. It is the 24 hours slow release. I found after 2 weeks I noticed little changes. My recommendation is definitely give it more time and take stem dads advice regarding writing how each day is ect ect