CONCERTA Reviews (METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE)

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CONCERTA  (METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE):  This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can help increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity, and control behavior problems. It may also help you to organize your tasks and improve listening skills.   FDA Approval Date: 2000-12-08 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR CONCERTACOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 4  ADD Mood swings, anxiety, depression, had a hard time falling asleep at first, severe migraines, blacked out vision as some points, rapid heart rate, no appetite, slight shaking of hands F 24 4 years
27
12/19/2012
 3  add, adhd Pros - helped with grades and helped me to focus cons - weight loss (im currently 96 lbs ), hard time getting to sleep, depression, lack of emotion, over thinking F 14 8 months
18
12/11/2012
 4  ADHD combined type Bad Loss of appetite 'dull' personality Frequent bowl moments Made my insomnia worse Anxiety Good Increased focus Controlled hyperactivity Felt calm F 20 7 years
54 1 xD
11/28/2012
 5  ADHD F 20 2 years
36MG 1X day
11/20/2012
 4  Concentration defecit So far this is just what I needed. Feel like my old self again M 48 2 days
18
11/7/2012
 5  ADHD Loss in appetite, for the first few weeks I had an increased heart rate for the first few hours after taking my pill in the morning. This medication has greatly improved my life! I went on it for the first time when I was 15, because I was so depressed and counseling was not helping. One doctor even put me on anti depressants, which just made me feel like a zombie. Then a doctor tested me for ADHD, which might have been missed since I was such a good student, and it turned out I had most of the symptoms. I was like a new person with concerta, learning didn't feel so exhausting anymore. Focusing wasn't such a metal workout. I was much happier. When I was 21 I went off of it for a year because I felt pressured to by society, and I gained a ton of weight, didn't feel like myself, and became depressed. I went back on after a year of being of it and felt like myself again, and became committed to a fitness routine and lost all the weight I gained and more. I'll never be guilt tripped into going off of it again, it helps me to be more myself. F 23 7 years
36 1X day
11/5/2012
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 3  ADD headaches, appetite loss, very fast heart beat, severe breathlessness, fidgity but only in the beginning. My 15 year old son started because he was disruptive in class, poor concentration, terrible grades. So far he says he can focus better and he grades have improved and, he has lots of energy. Orginally he started on 27mg but was very frightened by the side effects, racing heart, tremors, extreme breathlessness and a very bad headache. He was only supoposed to be on this dose for a week then go up to the prescribed dose for his weight = 36mg. He came off for a week then dropped the dose to 18mg. Said it was much better; noticed it was very diffiuclt to come off it at the weekends as he experineced the symptoms again on monday when he re-started. After a month he said he felt the dose should go up and he started taking the 27mg. This dose seems to be working for him; suspect he could do with 36mg but he doesn't want to try this dose. Best advanage is he is no longer so depressed as his grades are better and he doesn't get into so much trouble at school anymore. He chooses himself to take continously, no weekend breaks and even sets early morning alarm so he doesn't miss. I think he must be seeing a big difference if he is so diligent about taking it! M 15 3 months
27MG 1X day
10/18/2012
 5  ADD Insomnia & decreased appetite - I've now been on this medication for 6 days and will increase the dose again tomorrow to 54mg. So far, these are the only two side effects I've experienced. I was really irritable on day 3, but I think this might be hormone related, not drug related. I'm glad my doctor started me on a lower dose to begin with, and I'm a little nervous about doubling my dose! I'm not sleeping much and I'm worried that it will get worse! If anyone has any advice on how to cope with the insomnia, please let me know... I'm kinda tired! I still feel a deep sense of calm on this drug and so far it's been a big help, even after just 6 days. I don't feel like I have to 'go, go, go' yet, but I have noticed that I'm not so overwhelmed with things I need to get done. In fact, I feel for the first time in years, like I actually want to accomplish stuff. I had started to find everyday life too much, and would end up getting very little done in a day. My focus hasn't improved a whole lot yet, but I'm very happy with the overall drug so far. Just being able to look at the dishes and get them done without feeling like it was "too much" is fantastic. Everything stressed me out, and the feeling of being overwhelmed by most everything has diminished so much. F 45 6 days
27mg 1X day
10/9/2012
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 4  ADHD I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, yes from my doctor. He set me up with 54mg of Concerta. He said take it everyday for the first week. Well today was the first day. I felt excellent. I completed a lot of my tasks with no distractions. I felt focused, relaxed, confident and had a sense of calmess. Mind you I was freaked out about trying this drug because I never took any kind of meds or drugs. It worked great. After around 5 hours the side effects kicked in. This include fast heart rate 90bpm, nervousness, headache, loss of apetite. I felt kind of scared because my heart was racing, it lasted for 4 hours. But slowly decreased in speed. I took 2 ibuprophens for my headache. Can anyone email me why my side effects were so harsh? Is 54mg too much. My doc said take on pill everyday but I feel like that's unhealthy. Please email me! I would Greatly appreciate it! And if anyone has any questions also feel free to send an email! I will answer back. :) M 20 1 days
54 MG
10/7/2012
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 4  ADHD head aches, no appetite, no emotion, depression, no eye contact, no sleep, always worrying, looking around constantly, always have to be busy, and you feel like the drug is literally wastinng you away in the middle of the day. i love concerta like the side effects are bad but ive been taken it for 9 years and im used to it. im at the highest dosage 72 MG and my grades are good and everything is good honeslty the side affects can be bad but if you need this to concentrate in school it will help. F 16 9 years
72 MG 1X day
10/1/2012
 4  ADD, MDD, and Social Anxiety/Phobia I am about as hungry as I always was, but now I can't eat nearly as much as used to. I've also noticed that I'm having a few more panic attacks. I'm a bit more suspicious of people, so maybe very mild paranoia. My OCD is a bit worse. I sometimes sweat like a pig or get heartburn after taking this med. Whenever I don't take Concerta, I feel like I've got the flu and experience severe anxiety/depression. Oh, and the drug is constipating. Okay, here's a bit of exposition. See, I was always a good student. A B was typically the lowest score I'd get. However, when Ninth grade rolled around, it rolled over me. My A's and B's degraded into D's and F's. I was confused about this, and that confusion turned into rage. To put it bluntly, I was an ass. My family berated me for my inability to focus, which caused me a rather large amount of distress. Eventually, I plunged into despair and just gave up. Until I received Concerta last January. This med changed my life for the better. I was rather hesitant to take this drug, as I worried that it would worsen my anxiety. I didn't even know I had ADD, so that was a knock. So, the next morning dawned and I popped one of those yellow little pills. Within minutes, I felt my focus becoming sharper and my generally dark mood starting to lift. Let me cut to the chase: This drug changed my life for the better. My GPA skyrocketed, and is now at 3.0 and rising. I no longer harbor violent feelings toward others and myself. People like me now, and I find myself liking them, too. My anxiety rears its ugly head a bit more often now, but considering the benefits that this med gave me, I'd say it is a fair price to pay. So, to parents and patients of every age, I implore you to consider Concerta as a treatment option. This medicine gave me my life back. M 16 9 months
18 M.G 1X day
9/24/2012
 4  ADHD No Appetite. Dry Mouth. Hands always Shaking. Increased focus and slightly calming. Makes it hard to eat a normal amount of food M 19 11 years
126 MG 1X day
9/21/2012
 3  ADHD, depression Enhanced effect of antidepressants, increased libido. Improved attention for 1-2 weeks. It has definitely enhanced the effect of the antidepressants I'm taking (150mg Webutrin SR, 2 in am, 1 in afternoon; Citalopram HBR 40mg, 1xday). It helped with my adult-onset ADHD for the first 1-1.5 weeks. It seemed like I was back to "normal." I could go do several errands in one trip (instead of finishing the first one and not being able to bear the idea of doing another). I could stay focused on my work for 6-8 hours/day (rather than just 1-2 hours). Unfortunately, that affect wore off after a week or two and I'm already at the max. dosage. My libido, which has been low for years (due to antidepressants?) is finally back, which has improved my marriage. F 52 5 months
36 mg 2X day
9/9/2012
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 3  ADHD My side effects on this drugs were pretty much the same as the other comments i read, except for the fact that today i noticed myself having difficulty saying simple words.. It was really strange.. Im hoping this goes away. Though it isnt recommended, im gonna split my pills in half and try that out.. Having social anxiety is bad enough, but impaired speech?! Um no thanks M 21 1 months
54mg
9/2/2012
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 3  adhd Loss of appetite. Headache when i first take it after a long time without. Mouth tics. I've been taking it for awhile and its the best adhd medicine I've been on I've been on a lot of different ones. F 17 4 years
54
8/31/2012
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 5  social anxiety inattentive add This medication completely changed my life. Im so social now i can have fun without being worried about being judged by anyone. Im dating which i couldnt do before concerta. I can focus on my work and have kept a job for a year, before i was having nervous breakdowns and quitting jobs every3 months. I know everyone responds to medication differently but ive been on every anti depression and every anti anxiety med out there and this is the only one that has given me complete releif of social anxiety and my add and also the general dysthymia that goes along with having these conditions. If ypu have a true dopemine imbalance this mefication can and will change your life F 32 1 years
56mg
8/27/2012
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 5  ADD/ADHD Loss of appetite, Headaches from time to time, most of the time do to not eating. Longer time to fall asleep. Anti social. Try to stay to myself. Started noticing that im not "Mr. Freak in the sheets" no more I always compared myself to a squirrel, always turning my attention to different things in a room lol Now I can concentrate for the first time in my life! Very greatful. I think before I speak while on my medication.Overall im am totally satisfied with the medicine. The only big issue I have is not being able to performing well in bed. I lose my erection. Told my Dr. about it and he said that there should not be an issue with keeping my penis erect :/ M 23 4 months
18mg 3X day
8/25/2012
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 5  ADHD None that were worse than not taking it. I was always underweight due to forgetting or being too distracted to eat, but the Concerta helps me remember to eat even if I don't feel hungry, so I eat pretty much the same despite the loss of appetite. The mild insomnia has improved over the years. I am a perfectionist while on it. Thank G-d for this medication. Before, I had no friends, and was failing in school, and felt I was a failure. Now I've graduated college, have several job offers, and have matured socially. I hope to eventually use what I've learned on it and start going off it. Parents - it is not worth to risk your child's future. If your child needs this medication put them on it. The side effects are not that bad for many people, it is just that they are more likely to write about it if it doesn't work than if it does. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION OR EXPERIENCE ABOUT CONCERTA DURING PREGNANCY. This would help me make an informed decision. F 22 12 years
54 mg 1X day
8/7/2012
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 5  To treat ADD Racing Heart, Nervousness, Dizziness, Confusion, BUT these symptoms only persist for about 4 days after I start taking Concerta. After that it all levels out and I feel great. This drug sucks for the first few days after you take it, but after that it's wonderful; you feel great and you can concentrate on things easily for hours. Once you start taking it though, try to avoid breaks in dosages, because then when you start taking it again you'll have to go through all the symptoms you did when you first started taking it all over again. M 19 4 years
27 MG 1X day
8/1/2012
 3  ADD It helps me throughout the day, I can stick to a task and finish it. My tip is that you take it immediately after you eat breakfast. I feel like a robot zombie at times. I'm not as creative as I used to. I would highly recommend to use this for school/work. Increase dosage if needed. But be careful. F 16 2 weeks
18 mg
7/13/2012

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