Experiences with

Concerta XL

hi everyone, Does anyone take aswaghanda alongside concerta or any other calming supplements? I’m on day 9 36mg concerta XL. thanks ☺️

Newbie here....was diagnosed with ADHD last month and was prescribed concerta xl. 18mg for one week and then onto 36mg for 3 weeks. It felt like it was working fine and being effective but it was suggested that I go up to 54mg. I started 54mg last Monday 20th and I was expecting the sudden 'Woah!

Just starting my journey through titration with meds(currently 54mg concerta XL) too high I feel. Just happy to know I'm not alone and not losing my mind 😊 well not totally.

I tried Concerta for 2 weeks but it didn't work for me.While on By Anse I went through many struggles both physically, cognitive,and emotionally. I tried to take breaks etc. One of the major issues is the stress I was living in and my marriage.

Ritalin Focalin Concerta Guanfacine Clonidine Thank you for your time Scared Mama

My Psychiatrist at that time put me on Concerta. She left the practice, and I saw a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who put me on Vyvanse. Both of those medicines did not agree with my body. I got irritable, sounded buzzy to others although I didn't feel that way.

I tried Concerta and Vyvanse and I couldn't stand them. They made me edgy, irritable, and caused me to have high blood pressure. Now Modafinil makes me feel focused and alert.

Her pediatrician started her on Concerta to help with ADHD in class, and even increased the dose to hope to curb her behaviors of impulsivity and emotional lability but nothing seems to be working. We are at a complete loss, and I'm starting to lose hope.

Has anyone else felt like this on concerta? And is elvanse more calming? I’m 54. Thanks🙏

Maybe even give Concerta a try? Good luck!

12yo daughter is diagnosed with ADHD, inattentive presentation and started Concerta approximately one month ago; she takes it every day, no weekends off. Prescribing doctor said it would take about three weeks for the medication to reach therapeutic levels.

I wrote an earlier post about whether to try Concerta or Adderall for my 8 year old. Received some helpful replies. Thank you. We started the methylphenidate XR LA 10 mg yesterday (which says compare to Ritalin on the bottle). Intentionally started on the weekend so i could observe him closely.

I've been reading about the differences between namebrand vs generic for concerta. Apparently the shortage is not affecting the area I'm in too much so either would be available she said. So my questions are any suggestions for which would be better?

However, I was recently also diagnosed with severe adult ADHD, which I’m now taking medication for (methylphenidate /Concerta XL slow release).

I was doing some research today and found out that the generic for Concerta that is available now is no longer equivalent to the brand, regarding its delivery process. They were equivalent back in 2007 when I first took Concerta.

Usually week day sports and activities are a nightmare because they always occur right when his Concerta is wearing off and he becomes a wiggly, bouncing, shouting mess that coaches can't seem to handle. I want him to ENJOY activities and not always be the one getting in trouble.

My son started Concerta a couple weeks ago and the initial results were amazing but I feel like over the last couple days it’s not working as well. Is this common as their body adjusts? Does he just need a higher dose or is this a sign it’s not going to work? Just looking for others experience!

My son just started concerta 4 days ago.

Hey everyone,Ontario Canada here, I have a 12 yo boy who is on 27mg of concerta. First prescription was brand name, this one is the generic...did any of you experience a difference with these? Like side effects wise?

He takes concerta and does fairly well on it except that he has a very hard time sleeping.