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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 3  adhd stomach pains, constipation, missing a lot of school I dont know if it is the concerta, but my son has been having severe stomach pains then feels like he's starving at night and eat for a couple of hours straight. we have to force him to stop eating to give his stomach a rest. We were told that he was lactose intolerant but we took him off milk products and he still has this problem. Now im wondering if the concerta is causing digestive problems because he doesnt eat anything them gorges himself for hours. If anyone else is having this problem please e-mail me at [email protected] im going to take him off concerta this week and see what happens even though his dr. insists its not his problem M 10 3 years
9/25/2009
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 5  adhd Sometimes dry mouth. Concerta has changed my life. I am very productive at work and now function in a variety of environments. Getting starting on and completing a project is now possible. Overall ability to focus has provides a nice sense of control M 53 6 years
9/24/2009
 3  Adult ADHD Sleepiness, cloudy thinking, slow motion feeling, over sleeping in the morning on 36 mg daily I have tried taking the generic version of 10 mg adderall previously and got horrible side effects, so I was prescribed Concerta and don't really feel it doing anything except causing sleepiness and slow motion feelings. Has not affected my sleeping at night at all like it says it does in the side effects. I take it at 7 a.m. with my breakfast. F 26 2 days
9/22/2009
 3  ADHD - Seve leaning disability SUICIDE thoughts! I am thinking like that right now!!! weight lost, memory lost and increased anxiety. 36MG 8mos now. Want to be isolated from people. sense being put on concerta I lost my job, so i haven't been able to work with my doctor to adjust my meds. Now that stress have been introduced into my life by not having a job and bills mounting - I'm feeling very overwhelmed. My job interviews are even affected. I believe this medication my help if I can work with my doctor to adjust my meds. I'm very sad right now!!! M 45 8 months
9/16/2009
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 3  ADD Dry eyes, and a few head aches the first week or so. I feel as though i may be gaining weight. i feel like i may be retaining water but i dont know if that has anything to do with the concerta F 19 4 weeks
9/13/2009
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 5  ADD I lost alott wieght i have ben on this since 14 years i never had any problem with jitter or anything i had no side affects beside weight loss it really didnt bother me.. I'm 18 yr old now and i take 72 grams a day every morning and i feel fine if your looking for sumthing that gonna make u loose wieght i wouldnt take this because if u dont have add or adhd i wouldnt recommend this product u will get dizzy u will feel like sh!T .. the only advise i can give to people when u take concerta or your starting out take it in the morning before 12 eat a good meal not to big just a nice meal and dont eat untill u get hungry again because if u eat too much concerta wont work for u not unless u have high dosage soo take it before 12 eat when only u get hungry and u shouldnt feel any side affect ull know when your hungry or not and i dont reccomend takin this then working out because if u do take it and then say 1 hour latter u work out ull feel very dizzy u might wanna puke u and u can pass out because this product is only for people have problems if u do this and u dont have a problem and ur just doin this to loose wieght u will really hurt ur body and u can have even fatal problems ... some of my friends they ben on this since 12 yrs old they sumtimes i have to stop every weekend and only wen they need it take it because they start seeing sh!T but that also because loss of apatite soo if u have a problem focus or u cant calm down this a perfect product for u i know alott friend on other products and it makes them wanna kill them self some people cant do this other can it depend on ur body and mental mind if u have any more question or u want any advise email me [email protected] and people if u wanna say sumthing bad or u M 18 4 years
9/7/2009
 4  ADHD Loss of appetite, inner tension/jittery sensation, impatience, low tolerance for noise/any distractions, self-induced social isolation, mild paranoia/social anxiety, loss of interest in many things that used to make me happy but no real depression, excessive sweating in the armpit region, and "alien-like" thought patterns that involve reading into things/various stimuli in the environment and making connections from the input This is a strange drug. I go through periods where I really feel as if it's helping me, and then at other times I notice how it has changed me, not always for the better either. Anyway, I have lost almost 30 pounds while taking concerta and have definitely noticed an increase in my ability to maintain my focus. The problem is that this focus usually takes the form of a hyperfocus, which means that family and friends are pushed aside. Of course, this leads to social isolation, which only feeds the social anxiety effects of this drug that I eventually endure if and when I am in social situations. I would definitely say that this drug is effective, but the way that it can affect thoughts, mood, and behavior is something to strongly consider if and when deciding whether or not you or your loved ones might benefit from it. M 27 90 days
9/4/2009
 1  ADD My husband killed himself I have completed this feedback to alert others on behalf of My Darling Husband. It is his information I have submitted My husband was depressed. The Concerta intensified this and allowed him to concentrate/focus enough to complete suicide M 33 6 days
8/29/2009
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 3  ADD I cannot bring myself to eat anything at all from the moment I take the pill to about eleven hours afterward (6 am until 5 pm). I have frequent (albiet small) panic attacks throughout the day (I had only had one panic attack in my life before Concerta) After the pill wears off, though, I raid the kitchen and eat several meals at odd times (lunch around 5 pm, dinner around 9 pm, and a large snack around 12 am). During the course of the day, a bottle of Pepsi is all I can bring myself to have to eat. When the medicine wears off, I can't concentrate on anything (homework gives me many problems). My vision is blurred, and during this time, I become obsessed with one topic. Right now it is the side effects of Concerta (that's why I'm typing this now, I guess). Before the side effects of Concerta, it was methods of suicide. Before that, it was atheism and philosophy. During this time, I feel dizzy and tired (although I am not able to take a nap during this time.) After that stage, a Although I've got some pretty bad side effects from it, Concerta does help me concentrate and remain interested in school work. I am still taking the medicine, and I think I will be for a while. I'm not sure I'd recommend it to others for long term use, but I don't think it'd hurt too bad to try it for a little bit. I have a bunch of side effects that are very uncommon, but about 75% of those taking Concerta won't have any side effects at all. I would recommend highly that someone with ADD try out the medicine, because even my side effects (pardon my French: Hell.) are outweighed by the benefits of the medicine. M 17 1 years
8/27/2009
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 4  ADD I am on a few different meds, all with similiar side-effects -unsure which are a direct result of using concerta... weight loss, loss of apetite, food intolerances, hot flushes, buzzing in ears, head aches, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, seeing spots in front of eyes -I pass out if I don't sit down, palpitations, irregular heart rate, muscle weakness, fatigue when it wears off, sore throat, cold hands and feet, skin problems, insomnia, muscle spams, pins and needles in feet, buzzing in ears, sweating, coughing, dry mouth, sensitive to sound and movement It works for the ADD: memory and concentration has improved, was on 54mg, then went down to 36mg because of chronic muscle weakness. F 20 4 months
8/20/2009
 3  ADHD sadness, increased anxiety, loss of appetite, listlessness My son (9 yrs) started on the 18 mg dose and we noticed a great improvement in his concentration and behavior; however, the 18 mg effect only lasted for a few weeks. The dr. increased it to 54mg and although he could concentrate at school, the other side effects are very bad. High anxiety, feelings of bugs crawling on him all the time. sad, listless, doesn't eat or drink all day long. Although Concerta helped in the beginning, the overall side effects are too drastic to continue F 38 6 months
8/18/2009
 4  ADD Racing heart beat, loss of appetite(YAY), thirsty all the time, insomnia..but nothing a little nyquil cant cure, some hot flashes, CRASHING when the med wears off- extreme tiredness, exhaustion, no mental or physical energy to think or do anything, Just discovered how ADD I am.. Have had a major "light bulb moment" (omg thats what has been wrong with me my whole life?) Let me tell you how concerta has changed my quality of life this past week. I have so much more energy and motivation. I wake up every morning feeling refreshed and ready to start doing something-anything- and being able to finish whatever i am doing. Its an amazing feeling. I just DREAD the end of the day when it starts wearing off. F 19 6 days
8/17/2009
 1  ADHD Headache, muscle twitching, slight tunnel vision, in and out of zombie like state around 5 to 6 hours in, with every heartbeat my body seems to pulse intensely, loss of appetite (yeah i can lose a few pounds but i very much ENJOY eating!), sensitivity to noise, very thirsty, kinda cloudy feeling. MY HEAD HURTS SOOOOOOO BAD! I'm giving this medicine a week tops, it's only the first day but i feel like shit as if i have had a horrible sinus headache (the kind that make you wanna throw up). I feel the same attention wise (or lack there of). i'm not so sure about this medication. F 20 1 days
8/7/2009
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 2  To help me concentrate. I lost a lot of weight when I first started taking Concerta. It makes me jittery, I can't get out of bed in the morning, and I feel as though I shouldn't waste time doing simple things i.e. making my lunch, taking a shower, sweeping the floor etc. Also, now I find that my personality has become very aggressive whereas I was once a quiet person who stayed in the background. This will be a good thing when United Fund time comes around. I usually had no guts to say I didn't want to give; now I'll tell them point blank I have two favorite charities I give to anyway. Why be forced into giving just because a person of higher authority in the work place comes and asks you the amount you are going to contribute this year. In closing, I don't even know why the doctor put me on Concerta but psychiatrists have no qualms about dishing out pills. I wouldn't give this medicine to a child. F 65 3 years
7/22/2009
 4  ADHD Sometimes hard for me to fall asleep at night. However, I don't have problems if I take it as soon as I get up in the morning and I am up a full 15 or so hours. It has helped me tremendously in regards to being impulsive. I am taking 54mg. When I first moved up to this dosage I had some dry mouth problems but that has gone away. I have more focus and I am able to finish projects that I start. Very happy with the medication. Not sure if I am at the correct dosage yet though. F 36 1 days
7/18/2009
 5  ADHD None This medication dramatically changed my life. Attention deficit is not only a childhood problem, it also effects adutls F 67 4 years
7/14/2009
 3  ADHD Since 36MG I have suffered from TMJ. I am currently on 72MG and the clenched jaw is intense. I find the tension builds up when I get mildly stressed. The jaw pain even develops when playing video games like RockBand2 I have been using concerta for almost a year. Been able to focus on tasks I previously was interested in, but ever followed through. Now I can. M 35 1 years
7/11/2009
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 2  ADD Have no side effect after taken 36mg for about 6 month. Concerta work some days and other days as if I never took it. When it did work I was calmer and focus at times. In the past I did take Strattera which REALLY had my focus and spot on with all my work tasks. I was taken off due to a heart attack but I at the time I was taking over the Fat Burner to loss weight. Well with the right changes in my diet and exercise, I do not need the Fat Burners. I will begin back on Strattera next week. M 42 6 months
7/10/2009
 5  ADHD loss of appetite, jittery, increased sweating Concerta has helped me focus and complete tasks when I start them. I don't mind the weight loss as I am trying to lose weight. Overall I am very pleased with this drug. M 31 2 months
7/1/2009
 3  ADHD/ ODD Severe mood swings and violent outbursts My son was diagnosed with ADHD in Nov. 2008. The doctor put him on concerta (18mg). It worked instantly. I was so happy. He was not moving around in class he was able to concentrate. It was a wonder drug. Well in Feb. the dosage was increased to 27mg because of the length of the effectiveness did not get him through the day. 3 weeks later I noticed a change in him of mild moodiness. at times he would have a temper tantrum. In May the dosage was increased again, now to 36mg. Big mistake I think. He became violent and distructive at school. It even got to a point where he was physically abusive himself. He bust his lip with a book and bled all down his mouth. just yesterday he went bolistic in the mall to the point I had to call mall security to escort me back to my vehicle. The psychitrist said it is not the concerta because the side effects would have been seen within 24 hours of the first dose back in Nov. But to me there is no other explaination for his outburts. He has never been violent like this. I have a master's degree in psychology, but I am currently teaching, I feel helpless because I can't help my child. I am going to request the doctor change his medicine because for my son the side effects outweigh the benefits. M 8 7 months
6/26/2009

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