Patient Log of Experience Using CONCERTA
DRUG RATINGS REPORTS HISTORY FOR A PATIENT TAKING CONCERTA
| Key to ratings for CONCERTA: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| Rating | Reason | Side Effects | Comments | Sex | Age | Time Taken and Dosage | Date Added | |
| 5 | ADD | Insomnia, no appetite - Just wanted to review this from the beginning. I've always had ADD, but it wasn't until recent years that it has affected my life so badly that I decided to ask for help. I can no longer focus or concentrate on things, my memory is shot to hell, I am totally disorganized and my time management is really bad. I always feel like I'm 'wired', and that makes me feel really anxious and I often end up pacing at home or find myself stuck on pause and I stare into space not really thinking of anything, but thinking of everything at the same time. I am always feeling stressed out and the more I have to do in a day, the more I feel my ADD. I do NOT like sudden changes in schedule and I am often very moody and irritable. I'm socially awkward and would rather stay at home alone than have to deal with people/things. I feel like I am a failure especially to my husband and children. I'm not sure why my life has derailed now since I was able to function very well with A | It's only the third day on Concerta, but immediately I felt a calm of my 'nerves'??? The feeling of being wired is gone, and I feel more at ease in my own skin. I am not as overwhelmed by the tasks I need to do, but my time management has not improved. My dose goes up to 36mg tomorrow, and then to 54, 3 days after that. I do not feel as though I need to keep going like some people have reported, but maybe I will as my dose increases. I feel happier too, or at least more content and grateful for what I have. It's been really difficult for me to watch myself unravel and fall apart so badly, and although I was never an overly social person, I was able to function very well and was a strong, capable woman. I had a brain injury as a child and have been battling depression for a couple years. I don't know if there's any relevance there, but thought I'd mention it. I don't care about the insomnia as I've been suffering sleep problems for years. I was always craving sweets before, so the lack of appetite is a blessing. For me, so far, so good!!! I will review again after my doses go up. | F | 45 | 3 days 18mg 1X D | 10/5/2012 | |
| 5 | ADD | nsomnia, no appetite - Just wanted to review this from the beginning. I've always had ADD, but it wasn't until recent years that it has affected my life so badly that I decided to ask for help. I can no longer focus or concentrate on things, my memory is shot to hell, I am totally disorganized and my time management is really bad. I always feel like I'm 'wired', and that makes me feel really anxious and I often end up pacing at home or find myself stuck on pause and I stare into space not really thinking of anything, but thinking of everything at the same time. I am always feeling stressed out and the more I have to do in a day, the more I feel my ADD. I do NOT like sudden changes in schedule and I am often very moody and irritable. I'm socially awkward and would rather stay at home alone than have to deal with people/things. I feel like I am a failure especially to my husband and children. I'm not sure why my life has derailed now?!? | It's only the third day on Concerta, but immediately I felt a calm of my 'nerves'??? The feeling of being wired is gone, and I feel more at ease in my own skin. I am not as overwhelmed by the tasks I need to do, but my time management has not improved. My dose goes up to 27mg tomorrow, and then to 54, 3 days after that. I do not feel as though I need to keep going like some people have reported, but maybe I will as my dose increases. I feel happier too, or at least more content and grateful for what I have. It's been really difficult for me to watch myself unravel and fall apart so badly, and although I was never an overly social person, I was able to function very well and was a strong, capable woman. I had a brain injury as a child and have been battling depression for a couple years. I don't know if there's any relevance there, but thought I'd mention it. I don't care about the insomnia as I've been suffering sleep problems for years. I was always craving sweets before, so the lack of appetite is a blessing. For me, so far, so good!!! I will review again after my doses go up. | F | 45 | 18mg 1X D | 10/6/2012 | |
| 5 | ADD | insomnia, no appetite - Just wanted to review this from the beginning. I've always had ADD, but it wasn't until recent years that it has affected my life so badly that I decided to ask for help. I can no longer focus or concentrate on things, my memory is shot to hell, I am totally disorganized and my time management is really bad. I always feel like I'm 'wired', and that makes me feel really anxious and I often end up pacing at home or find myself stuck on pause and I stare into space not really thinking of anything, but thinking of everything at the same time. I am always feeling stressed out and the more I have to do in a day, the more I feel my ADD. I do NOT like sudden changes in schedule and I am often very moody and irritable. I'm socially awkward and would rather stay at home alone than have to deal with people/things. I feel like I am a failure especially to my husband and children. I'm not sure why my life has derailed now?!? | It's only the third day on Concerta, but immediately I felt a calm of my 'nerves'??? The feeling of being wired is gone, and I feel more at ease in my own skin. I am not as overwhelmed by the tasks I need to do, but my time management has not improved. My dose goes up to 27mg tomorrow, and then to 54, 3 days after that. I do not feel as though I need to keep going like some people have reported, but maybe I will as my dose increases. I feel happier too, or at least more content and grateful for what I have. It's been really difficult for me to watch myself unravel and fall apart so badly, and although I was never an overly social person, I was able to function very well and was a strong, capable woman. I had a brain injury as a child and have been battling depression for a couple years. I don't know if there's any relevance there, but thought I'd mention it. I don't care about the insomnia as I've been suffering sleep problems for years. I was always craving sweets before, so the lack of appetite is a blessing. For me, so far, so good!!! I will review again after my doses go up. | F | 45 | 18mg 1X D | 10/6/2012 | |
| 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 D | 10/9/2012 | |