CONCERTA Reviews (METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.3 (772 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CONCERTA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CONCERTA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | add | arms are weaker at times,mood swings,loss of appetiate, non drosiness. | started taking the 18mg I. 2nd grade for add. Helped a lot .was very angry though. Didn't seem to notice loss of appetiate at first. I was very concentrated I was skinny before I went on this medicine but when I went off this medicine one summer I ate like a beast.that was in 6th grade.gained some about 20pounds and I'm still trying to work off the rest of the weight. Sorry about misspelling typing on an itouch. | M | 15 | | 6/30/2008 | 3 | ADD | Tiredness, Little dizzy, Social withdraws, | I use to be the type to make A's- D's now i make straight A's! which is great, but it has taken over my life. It has made me more organized and all it makes me do is school work, and im so focused on it that i dont want to hang out with my friends! It has also put me in bad moods, and i use to be very optomistic about life and always smiling. I dont smile any more and see the negative side to life, and Now all i do is worry! | F | 20 | 4 months | 6/23/2008 | 4 | ADHD, atypical mdd | irritability, emotional lability, sexual neurosis, antisocial delusional praxis...a numbing of the mind, loss of appetite. Overall not worth the loss of brain cells. Stick to the good old fashioned amphetamine - my advice. | actually on dexmethylphenidate, 40mg qd. Very weak compared to DextroStat, but somewhat stronger than concerta, and therefore, more side effects, but more efficacy. | M | 21 | 5 months | 6/14/2008 | 3 | ADD | sweating,WEIGHT LOSS, anti-social, motivation increased, depression. | i have been taking concerta for a number of years and i find it very helpful in my studies. although since ive been taking concerta i have developed depression. this makes it very hard for me to want to take part in social activities since the side effects are sometimes anti-social. i stay motivated for a number of days, weeks, occasionally months, but soon after something bothers me (weither its relationships or school related) i dont have the motivation anymore. i think its possibly because i have been taking concerta for so long. maybe my body has adjusted to it. it does help me stay focused and i tend to want to be a "better person" while im on it. I can carry on a conversation well but i do have out bursts if things dont go the way i want. another horrible side effect that is possible to develope (but doesnt always) is an eating disorder. which ive struggled with for the past four years. | F | 17 | 8 years | 6/3/2008 | 4 | ADHD | F | 19 | 6 months | 5/29/2008 | 5 | ADHD | My son has been taking it for quite a few years. He started at 18mg and the first day or two he was enraged and crying. His doctor doubled the dose and unbelieveably, it worked wonders. He never had bad side effects. | He had many, many problems at school until he went on it. He started it at the end of 4th grade. His 5th grade teacher said he was a Model student! He is 16 now, does fairly well in school and takes the same dose. Even though he is now 6ft tall and weighs 160 lbs. Sometimes he gets headaches, but he got bad headaches before he started taking it. He did take Adderal for a year and it wasn't as effective. | M | 16 | 6 years | 5/28/2008 | 2 | ADD | Increased heart-rate, almost no appetite, depression, anxiety, minor insomnia, somewhat of increased focus, loss of personality, clouded thought. | I have been taking it for the past two weeks and have had a slight increase in focus and increase in grades for subjects such as math and science (only because these classes do not require creative thinking). Despite this, my body reacts horribly to Concerta, and i have now begun to realize that it is the drug, not me for changes in my personality. I started to take concerta when i was 8 for add (lack of concentration in school), and immediately my personality began to change. My appetite faded and I was no longer the happy, outgoing kid who always had a smile on my face. I became unsocial, and I had almost no friends, it was almost as if I was depressed and i would cry frequently. The only thing that was positive at the time was an increase in focus and in grades. When I decided to stop taking it at age 13, I became a much more social person, although my grades did fall to a certain extent I became a more creative thinker and although I was (and still am) very impulsive and spontaneou | M | 15 | 2 weeks | 5/28/2008 | 5 | ADHD | Honestly, if there are any I've just accepted them by now. I won't stop this medicine unless a psychiatrist tells me to. I don't count the loss of appetite because I've learned to counter it with healthier eating. | I've been medicated for ADHD since first grade. I took ever-increasing doses of Ritalin until we decided that the drop-off between doses was causing me TONS of problems. My doctor introduced me to Concerta, and it was like the THING I'd been looking for. I experience almost NO significant drop-off or loss of concentration, even at the end of the day. I am still energetic and enthusiastic, but I'm able to focus clearly, organize my thoughts, and even debate effectively. I tell people they do NOT want to see me off my Concerta, and it's true. I'm annoying as hell without it. | F | 23 | 8 years | 5/23/2008 | 5 | Adult ADD | none | Makes me alert, awake and able to focus without hyperfocusing on little things. i was on Adderall XR and was WAY too jittery and there was a HUGE peak and then crash and if i missed a dose, i would be super sleepy all day. Strattera was next and it zapped my sex drive and did absolutely nothing for me. Concerta has changed my life. it helps you focus all day without the jittery side of effects of other stimulant drugs. | F | 33 | 2 weeks | 5/22/2008 | 4 | ADD | headaches, insomnia some nights, dry mouth, loss of appetite, upset stomach, dizziness at times (all of these symptoms are not severe) | Concerta has helped me concentrate at work, however I sometimes get a little OCD about unimportant tasks. Also, it helps me to put "blinders" on, I get much less distracted. I think that my personality is much more laid back now, which is ok, I miss my spunky side, people have noticed that. Also, I am concerned I will lose too much weight. I am an athlete and I need to retain my stamina, which has not yet been comprimised. Some nights of sleep are amazing, although the first few were rough. I think the key is to stay on it and not take days off (which I did over the weekend). | F | 28 | 6 days | 5/21/2008 | 2 | ADHD | My 8 year old son's impulsive behavior did seem to stop and he was very organized, but he is not sleeping, last night he was up until 3am, he threw up his lunch today and he is starting to hit his sister and have temper outburst. | M | 8 | 1 weeks | 5/11/2008 | 5 | Schizoaffective Depression | Some trouble sleeping, Some loss of appetite | This drug worked great for my depression. I was put on it for concentration and at the time that I restarted it, after being off for a while, I was severly depressed. About 4 days after starting it I started to feel less depressed and now 1 month later, I couldn't even make myself have the feelings and thoughts I had before even if I tried to. I think it can be a good alternative for people who have problems with the typical antidepressants. | F | 20 | 3 years | 4/16/2008 | 3 | ADHD | jittery, muscle tension, dry mouth, NO APPETITE, weight loss, increased ability to focus, able to complete tasks | my brain feels fine, not sure if it is worth the side effects yet | F | 41 | 4 weeks | 4/14/2008 | 5 | ADD/ADHD | Within the first month: excessive underarm sweating, minor disphoria, minor insomnia, increased heart rate, very focused, extreme sensitivity to other drugs (e.g. coffee, cigrettes, marijuanna. Alcohol, though, affected me normally), anti-social behaviour, severe loss of apetite when on it, and severe increase when not taking it. Prevailing side effects: increased heart rate at 90-100 resting(up to 170+ during cardio), less likely to smoke or do drugs (no longer want to "party"), improved behaviour in a public/social setting, improved relationships, greatly decreased impulsivity (don't blurt things out any more, don't feel so needy and touchy), greatly improved abilty to work efficiently, better able to hold a conversation, vey rarely lose things, less forgetful, improved moods and self-esteem. | Over all, concerta has been an incredible success for me. The first month or two was a bit rough, but once my body became accustomed to the drug it was all smiles. For me, concerta has improved every aspect of my life, from my ralationships, to my work (I am now an A student in AP), to my self-esteem. The only negetive side effects I get are a voracious appetite when I don't take it, and extreme sensitivity to stimulant drugs such as caffiene (racing heart). I encourage anyone takign Concerta who feels the side effects aren't worth it, to wait a few months before making their decision. I found that I don't feel the need to smoke or do drugs anymore, whereas before I was recognised as a "party-girl". This is partly due to my increased self esteem and decreased impulsivity, but mostly I just "don't feel like it". I can enjoy a glass of wine at dinner or a beer with friends without wanting another one, and I can say "no" when somone offers me a smoke. The | F | 16 | 1 years | 4/12/2008 | 5 | ADD | When worn off i get very tired, and cant concentrate at all. Makes tired, makes me feel like im outa shape | Very helpful | M | 19 | 3 months | 4/10/2008 | 4 | ADHD | trouble falling asleep, decreased appetite, more irritable in the evenings when drug is wearing off | My son is on 18 mg. of Concert for ADHD. Since starting the drug 2 months ago, his focus and concentration are much better. He doesn't get frustrated as much when reading. His reading is really improving. When you ask him a question he actually hears you and isn't in La La land. HIs teacher says he is more focused during class and doesn't fidget as much. His impulsiveness is much improved. He was on a behavior plan at school and we were constantly hearing about issues at recess with other kids. He hasn't had a recess issue since taking the drug and seems more in control of himself and his actions. I think he is doing really well on it. He does seem more tired and not quite as "wild happy" as before. I must say I miss that. (never thought I would say that) We are considering talking to his DR. about taking him off of it for the summer. Giving my 6 year old a drug like this freaks me out as a parent, despite the benefits. | M | 6.5 | 2 months | 4/9/2008 | 5 | Narcolepsy | Headaches for about the first two weeks then nothing. Occasionally the feeling of being on speed but that is generally short term and not on any consistent basis. | Personally this is a great drug for anyone who is battling a sleep disorder. I like the fact that you only have to take it once a day as this makes life a little easier. The cost can be a bit much so I am thankful for a drug plan. | F | 43 | 2 days | 4/4/2008 | 3 | ADD | felt unsocial, things seemed louder, heavy eyelids but not sleepy, EXTREME INSOMNIA. more focused for a certain amount of time. upset stomach and aggravation | It was great at first for me, I wanted to sit down and read or write an essay!! Which is nice because before I couldn't concentrate in class or sit down to work on homework for long periods of time. I have never felt this eager to learn. However, the side effects are awful. I got irritated easier and started to snap at people. My stomach was hungry because it wouldnt stop growling but my head told me I wasnt. The loss of sleep was the worst for me...The first night I didnt even go to sleep. Also, I kind of felt like I was moving in slower motion. But for the first few hours, I got work done and concentrated. | F | 18 | | 3/27/2008 | 5 | Adult ADD/ADHD | The good stuff: increased motivation and self- confidence educationally, more focused, less fatigue, less frequent instances of racing thoughts, way more productive with my busy schedule, etc. Side effects: Decreased appetite, dry mouth, increased thirst and urination, frequent insomnia (likely self-provoked with caffeine and taking too late in the day), excessive underarm sweating at times, heart pounding, smoke more ciggarettes, reverse effects with alcohol. | I am very happy with the benefits of Concerta. SOMETIMES when it first kicks in I may have excessive underarm sweating, clammy hands that may be a little shaky, which wears off. However, I also have not given up my undying love for coffee, which by itself can cause that. It also depends on the amount of sleep I've had. I do have frequent late nights and even insomnia, but I can be in bed before midnight if taken early and limit my caffeinated beverages. I am motivated and actually enjoy studying. I've always been considered "smart" but lacked the attention and motivation to even read a page in a book without starting something else. I used to have racing thoughts all the time, and couldn't even concentrate on listening in lectures, or even while having a conversation. I went fluctuating grades (2.6-3.6 GPA) to a steady 3.46 and above, having Professors use me as an example, without even a struggle. I don't 'party' nearly as much, but I don't consider that a bad thing. Saves m | F | 23 | 2 years | 3/21/2008 | 4 | ADHD | Headaches, Loss of Appetite, and Weight Loss | I'm on 72 MG for concerta. Before i started taking this medicine I could never sit down and study for an extended period of time. School was never my thing. I just couldn't do it. I've only been taking this medicine for a few weeks but my grades are getting better I am getting great scores on my exams. I feel like things are going just right. The only problem I worry about is not eating a good meal but to fix that I usually just have a snack in between here and there. | M | 19 | 9 weeks | 3/20/2008 |