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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 5  ADHD At first my negative side effects were: dry mouth, headaches, mild depression, nausea After about a month or so, they reduced to: mild nausea, sometimes moderate nausea I am incredibly thankful for this medication. For the first month or so, I felt a little sad or depressed...I realized that I had lost so much of my potential to ADHD, and it was difficult to accept that. But, once I accepted that, the mild depression was gone. I also had some headaches, and other mild side effects. But, none of the side effects can outweight how many benefits there have been to taking this medication. I feel fantastic, constantly learning, excelling at work, way more patience with my family, much less likely to get angry or frustrated, way more energy, and more! If I don't take my pill for even one day I regret it, because I can feel the difference. Also - I don't recommend taking grapefruit juice with it...everytime I drank grapefruit juice with my pill in the morning, it seemed to not work. My only complaint at this time is that I feel nauseated quite often. I don't like that, but it is not enough to make me quit taking this amazing medication. F 37 8 months
54 1X day
5/8/2011
 5  ADD Very painful menstrual cramps, even while on birth control, suppressed appetite I was diagnosed with ADD when I was 8 years old, after a few years of trying adderal and ritalin with no success, I went drug free for a few years until the time release technology of Concerta was released. Initially I couldn't eat while taking it but over the past 5 or so years I've been able to overcome it so long as I eat before taking my pill in the morning. The most important thing that I have found is forcing myself to eat every few hours, even if it is only a few bites. I am very spacey when I don't take my concerta, I can't drive, carry on a conversation or function in any normal way, this drug has literally allowed me to live an independent successful life. F 21 9 years
54 mg 1X day
4/15/2011
 5  ADD, unsure type Very mild appetite suppression - if I'm careful to eat lunch, I don't even get hypoglycemic. Before the concerta I'd forget to eat and get distracted on the way, and would never get into pj's at bedtime either, so I can't ocmplain about it. Amazing. I don't have typical add but it really saved my life and like putting on glasses, helps me express my personality. Without it I feel spaced out and have trouble getting anything done, can't follow conversations and am generally unfocused. With it I'm normal like everybody else, it doesn't give me special powers but allows me to join the world around me. ******I am interested in information about pregnancy on concerta if anyone has experience with it please email me**** F 21 10 years
54 mg 1X day
4/11/2011
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 3  ADD I loss weight and I always have a shrape pain in my head. Dont want to eat, makes me sleepy and i feel like i am going to faint A lot of people say i am joyful with CONCERTA, but really I still dont see a differentes. I am REALLY sleepy all the time and i feel like i am going to get sick sometimes and feel like i am going to past out and a lot of my friends say i lost weight but i dont see it. I go to this school called ECOT an it is really a good school I have a 3.0 and they say i am doing better but i also have Articulation disorder and i have really bad hearing so i have to pay close attention witch is hard for me. F 13 1 years
30 1X day
3/30/2011
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 3  ADD Slight insomnia, cold sweats, severe irritability, loss of most feeling in hands and feet due to seemingly restricted circulation, anxiety, severe loss of appetite, unhealthy weight loss (120lbs - 110lbs in a week), unnatural amounts of stress for no reason. I've taken Concerta since the fourth grade (I'm now a freshman in high school), and I've been on it almost every day , except for the summertime (i only need it for school). At first the drug seemed great, it definitely helped me focus, get organized, and get my work turned in on time, or even at all. But, recently the side effects have became more prominent than what it actually helps me do. I'm very dissatisfied with it lately as I always feel angry or have small anxiety attacks. F 15 6 years
54 1X day
3/27/2011
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 1  ADD Extreme weight loss (and I was pretty skinny to start with), Fever, Headache, moderate irritability, euphoria, Insomnia I began taking concerts when I was 8 until I was 12. When I was on concerta my grades skyrocketed. I felt depressed within my first month of taking it, but I never told my parents, because they were so overjoyed with my grades. But about two years in my doctor began to take notice of my weight loss, slowing growth (when I should have been starting into my adolescence), depression, and my constantly rubbing my forehead and eyes (no sleep and pounding head, again I hid it from family because I wanted them to be happy). He told my parents to keep a close eye on my weight and anxiety, that they shouldn't let me get to stressed. In my fourth year I was so underweight that they took me off the pills entirely, you could see my ribs and collarbone very distinctly. Although the pills furthered my education I do not recommend anyone ever let their children be put on any ADD medication. Take it from me, now I've been off these pills for four years, and because of my stupidity, I tried recreational drugs at a very dark time in my life and guess what? The high felt exactly like when I was on ADD medication, and trust me I'm ADD, not faking that from age six when I was diagnosed. I never have tried recreational drugs since I was 15. Don't let your children go down the same path I did, pay attention to their habits, if they change for what seems for the better pay even closer attention. Please. I have done fine without meds, I'm a functional human being who is easily distracted, but I have F 16 4 years
36 MG 1X day
3/27/2011
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 3  ADHD Don't fall asleep in class, but do not help concentrating or diminuating distraction. A little less appetite.. Fell (sometimes) like I already eat, but fell dizzy if I forgot to eat. I'm using Concerta for four days and didn't saw a difference in calming motor agitation or helping concentration. It is the first dosage... switching to 27 mg this week, and if needed 36 in two weeks. I sew a difference in class because I don't always fall asleep as usual when a get boored. I don't know if I am resistant to psychostimulant or if it will change in adjusting dosage. F 22 4 days
18 1X day
3/14/2011
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 2  adhd headache the first three days and the fourth and last day, severe headache, fever, loss of appetite, stomach ache, dizziness. but worked for adhd. M 8 4 days
18 1X day
3/11/2011
 4  ADHD Loss of appetite (sometimes),Weight Loss (153 to 145), the ability to think ahead of the day, slight insomnia. The medicine is a success. My mental abilities are enhanced, I have sometimes been having periods of sadness during the afternoon and night times. I also have this very weird ability to think of something 10 seconds before it happens. My reflexes have also been effected by this medicine. I used to have a higher dosage, but it gave me severe loss of appetite. 27mg is perfect for me. M 16 20 weeks
27mg 1X day
3/9/2011
 2  add nausea, debilitating headache, generally felt really sick all day, My 10 yr. old son has only had two doses. We started at 7:00 a.m. and by 12:00 his head was throbbing. Could not function in school and slept for 12 hours that night. He refuses to take it again, he said it made him feel really sick and awful. M 11 2 days
18 mg 1X day
3/8/2011
 4  ADD dry mouth with minor exercise, hypersensitivity, hyperactivity,decreased appetite, insomnia,and irritability. This helped with me tons! It helped me focus in school and at home. The side effects are worth mentioning though. The dry mouth happens even if I just run 20 feet. The hypersensitivity happens when I am in the classroom. When the classroom is really quite I can hear someone tapping their pencil on the other side of the room it sounds like he is right next to me. I can hear it really loudly. The hyperactivity, I can do a ton of work and I never get tired. But that leads to insomnia. Even when I am really tired, I can't get to sleep. I am already underweight, so this decreased appetite is not good for me. The irritability is weird. The concerta makes me think faster, so my already witty, sharp, attitude is amplified. If someone says does or says something wrong I call them on it. M 13 1 months
36 MG 1X day
3/1/2011
 5  ADD A bit of anxiety, some chest pain, slight nausea; shakiness. Do not use caffeine while you take this drug! Also was a bit spacy at time and dizzy; felt a little "out-of-body" experience at times... This drug is like rocket fuel! It really helps me stay focused and allows me to interact with others I would have not interacted with. I can do things again - and the energy is astounding! Yes I am worred about becoming addicted, which is why I do not take it all the time. I go for about 3-5 days on it then take a 4-6 day break. But it does the trick..just try to take a low dose; 18 mg is minimal for me; trying 36 recently, but I think it's too intense @ that range; start small and if you need to increase it, ask your doc. Do not begin with a high dose! M 45 4 months
18-36/dail 1X day
2/23/2011
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 4  ADHD Brief depression, insomnia, extreme hyperactivity, loss of appetite, sweating, dry mouth, shakiness, feeling strange, nausea; only after days of not sleeping. I been on in off of it since I was in grade school (only ever took for school setting). Recently started it again after a year of being off of it and have noticed a lot of behavioral changes. The side effects have defiantly have took a toll on my everyday life, however, my focus is phenomenal! When I am on it I have such a intrest in learning and doing better for myself. I never been intrested in school, but with the medicine I just cannot seem to put my books down. My grades have increased ridiculously. Because of my ADHD in class I was so shy because with that label it always made me feel dumb, for the first time I am confident an sure of my knowledge. With all my success, however, the side effects I cannot continue to live with. They are going to be putting me on a lower dose and hopefully that works! F 21 13 years
54 1X day
2/6/2011
 4  ADHD Social distance, irritability, sleepiness, loss of appetite I've taken the pill on three different doses. 27 MG at 6-9, 36 MG from 9-14, and 54 MG recently. The first dosage calmed me down considerably and make me quit bouncing off walls, but eventually it wasn't strong enough, so I was increased to 36. After a long while of taking this medicine, I've become much calmed without the medicine as well. Recently, 36 wasn't quite enough to get me through the day. I would start falling asleep about 3 hours after taking the medicine, and find myself unable to keep awake. With 54mg, which I've been taking a few days, I'm now completely awake throughout the day, but I also feel a little angry all the time, now. Overall I've had a good experience with this medicine, and I've even overcome the social problems that it gave me, all it takes is the force of will. M 14 8 years
54 MG 1X day
1/31/2011
 4  ADHD At first I had a total loss of appetite and loss 10 pounds in a month which is good for me, because I needed to loose weight. It helped grade wise and my grades improved. I have trouble sleeping at night but I take melatonin and I am fine. Recently I started to realize that I have like a small depression, in which nothing excites me. I had two very amazing concerts to go to in the span of two weeks,and I would say I was excited because I love the performers, but I did not feel excited. I have many good things in my life coming up, but I feel like everything is a blur and I dont care what happens and I say I am excited for events but I do not feel excited and I dont until during the event. I dont no if this is the concerta but I had headaches like I would stand up and it would get fuzzy and black but then I would be fine. I feel like I also bruise easier and I get bruises I dont remember. Finally, it has helped a ton at school and weight wise, but I feel like my life is boring and even F 14 5 months
54 MG 1X day
1/24/2011
 4  ADHD/ADD headache for first couple days (have subsided,significant loss of appetite and irritability (has lessened) My daughter is taking the medicine after trying several others over the years from 6 to now 17. So far this has worked well enough that she is willing to put up with the side effects as they are far less harmful than what she goes through emotionally when she can't focus in school. She is also taking a small dose of methylin after school for help with her homework. We are adjusting meal times for her to compensate for the loss of appetite and the other side effects are getting better over time. F 17 1 weeks
54mg 1X day
1/21/2011
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 1  depression worsening depression, hopelessness, heart racing, acne, crying After reading other's comments, I have decided to stop taking this medication. I was prescribed Concerta for loss of concentration due to depression (seasonal affective disorder), but the side effects are too much to handle. My depression has worsened to the point of crying daily and barely being able to perform at my job or run my household. F 41 19 days
18 MG 1X day
1/19/2011
 4  ADD Decreased appetite and irritability. (Although irritability for me is just being "honest and upfront" with people who before annoyed me and took advantage of me. Now I call people out and am more confident and assertive). Sleeplessness if I took my pills too late in the day. Side effects tended to ware off by the end of the day. For all of those adults who complain about ADHD drugs and their side effects, maybe you really don't have ADD and shouldn't be taking this drug to begin with. Seriously, if you truly have ADD this drug will work. If you don't have ADD, this drug will have an exact opposite effect on you. Why do you think people who don't have ADD are always trying to get their hands on this prescription drug? And if it decreases your appetite then you need to account for that and make life changes! Eat large caloric meals etc in the morning and evening to account for the mid day abstinence in hunger. You still have to take control of you life. It's not just handed to you in a freakin' pill. Take responsibility and stop complaining! M 36 3 years
18 1X day
1/18/2011
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 4  ADHD NO APPETITE, dizziness, nausea, weakness, shakiness, nervous/anxious, moderate headaches, MANY obsessive tendencies, dry mouth... Others... This medicine has worked for me for the past two weeks. My grades are already imporving, and I find it a lot easier to focus on getting things done- even stopped my daydreaming. As far as the side effects are... Because I don't eat much during the day- it's usually less than 1200 calories a day. I have lost 4 lbs in 5 days. I feel sick the entire time until my medicine wears off (about 8 hours). I have also started new obsessive habits. I chew my pencil in class constantly- to the point where my teeth ache, and I spend ridiculous amounts of time erasing notes from my papers, trying to improve my permanently messy handwriting. Overall, I believe I will continue to take this medicine, but I will be cautious of my weight and any other serious issues that might come along. F 16 14 days
36 mg 1X day
1/6/2011
 5  ADD/ADHD I have lost weight from not eating as much as before I was perscribed the pill. Also, I tend to snap at people easily with an attitude. My sleep patter has been off as well, either I can't sleep at all or I wake up extremly late. I have been taking concerta for over a year now, ever since I was 16.It is a great pill even if these affects have occured. I have become more focused within my school work, and throughout my days. I love this pill. I reccomend this to everyone with ADD/ADHD F 17 1 years
54mg 1X day
1/4/2011

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