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 |
| 5 | ADD | Some insomnia, dry mouth, felt a little tired and yet at the same time energetic, and that is about all I remember, if there was anymore. All in all there were no bad side effects. | I was in the test study for this. I was about 12 and this was a wonder drug, it helped me so much then. Everything was so lucid, everything, even the hardest questions made perfect sense and I was able to focus so much better. The strange part was that I was able to see the world slower at will ex.: cars seemed slower, people walked slower. It was very strange and I liked it. I was like a computer; being able to analyze things very fast. This happened all in the 4 week I think it was study. I am off of it right now. | M | 15 | 4 weeks | 1/9/2006 | 1 | adhd/schizophrenic/bi polar | nausia,cant sleep,strange emotions,lots of depprresion,lost,nervous. | it ruined my life | M | 17 | 10 years | 1/6/2006 | 3 | ADD " no H" Zone out ! | Concerta 27mg extended release. No real major side effects, but seem to be a lot of little ones like dizzy(from time to time) stomach pain (once in a while) oh and did I mention that my penis shrinks up like it is trying to hide... | I have tried a lot of things in the past from Adderal- (thought I was going crazy and everyone was out to get me) Wellbutrin- put me in la-la land most of the time with random bursts of anger. I got nothing done but felt so good I didn't care. Startera...(wow! I would get goosebumps up and down my body and got the strangest feelings during orgasm... like I could feel the semen travel right to the tip of my penis...yikes !!! They now have me on Concerta 27mg extended release. No real major side effects, but seem to be a lot of little ones like dizzy(from time to time) stomach pain (once in a while) oh and did I mention that my penis shrinks up like it is trying to hide... | M | 45 | 4 months | 1/5/2006 | 3 | 4 days | Rapid heartbeat and trouble breathing, like my asthma was getting worse, but my inhalers only made my rapid heartbeat even faster (increased heart rate is also a side effect of both types of inhalers). I'm getting really scared. I know the medication is safe and these are expected side effects, but these episodes freak me out! Which of course doesn't help me calm down any faster. I've also experienced insomnia, jitterniness and shakiness (like Pillz-E from the Neurotically Yours cartoons), slight depression and increased moodiness, and lack of appetite. | We went to a museum and I felt like I could really concentrate on the information on the exibits. I'm sure if it weren't for the Concerta I wouldn't have been able to fully enjoy the experience. I don't think I've given it enough time to take effect, but I don't know if the side effects are worth the wait. | F | 16 | 4 days | 12/29/2005 | 4 | add | almost complete loss of appetite, and after being on it awhile, anxiety issues and shaking | this is awesome for helping me concentrate, it has made a huge difference. before i started taking it, there were blocks of time i just couldn't remember what had happened. lately i've been experiencing some troublesome side effects like shaking, fluttery feeling in my chest and paranoia. | F | 17 | 1 years | 12/21/2005 | 3 | ADD | Mild headaches, frequent urination | I am still on the fence, and have been on it for three months(36mg). The doc wants to bump me up to 54. Has anyone else noticed the peeing thing- it has become somewhat difficult to control. It comes on unexpectedly and can be very inconvenient (like when I'm in my car). I have seen some positive signs, so I am guardely hopeful. I have not been working, but managed to find a job and will start in a week. That will be a good test for the drug. | M | 28 | 3 months | 12/20/2005 | 4 | AADD | dry mouth | my doctor has me on 18 mg. of Concerta and 10 mg. of Zyprexa for depression and mild mood swings. I'm giving this combo a try since I can't take Ritalin due to past addictive behavior (write me, I'll tell) and had horrible side effects with Strattera and Paxil. I don't know which one caused what but all I know is that I could not ejaculate for the life of me. My doctor took me off both meds immediately because I thought I was going to have a heart attack trying. My question for anyone still reading this: Does 18 mgs daily seem low for a 6'1, 180 lb. male? This could be my addictive behavior wanting more so I thought I would ask... | M | 45 | 21 days | 12/15/2005 | 5 | ADD/Bipolar II | maybe a little bit of shakiness; barely any appetite loss | It works perfectly. It helps me wake up in the morning and then I can barely feel that I'm on it. I have to take it every day orelse I feel kind of lost, both mentally and emotionally. I know in the middle of the day when I haven't taken it because nothings gotten done. It works a lot better than adderall, which made me manic. | F | 17 | 6 months | 12/12/2005 | 4 | ADHD | WARNING DO NOT ABUSE/TAKE MORE THAN PRESCRIBED CAUSES INABILITY TO BECOME ERECT AND SHRINKAGE IN MALES THAT LASTS UP TO 3 WEEKS | M | 18 | 2 months | 11/27/2005 | 5 | add | no major side effects...appetite ok...sleeping ok.... nervous habits seem increased on 54mg dose,not bad on 36mg dose.. | my daughter started taking concerta in 7th grade, looking for once a day dosing..she started off with adderall, but the rebound after it wore off caused terrible aggression and moodiness..she switched to concerta 36mg and was on it until she was in 12th grade and switched to 54mg with 12.5mg of paxil added due to new diagnosis of social anxiety...as of Nov 2005,my daughter has been switched back to 36mg concerta(to reduce nervous habits)and increased paxil to 25mg to offset anxiety and nervousness..this is just starting so i will let you know how it goes...i would advise anyone on any of these type of meds to check in with your doctor regarding modifying dosage..things change in your life and the dosage may need to be changed as well..good luck!! | F | 18 | 5 years | 11/18/2005 | 4 | ADD | Nausea, loss of appetite, insomnia | F | 24 | 9 months | 11/14/2005 | 1 | hyperactivity | depression, lack of motivation, slight obsession to one specific task, talking peoples ears off! no appetite, very withdrawn from an otherwise outgoing- never depressed person. lack of any libido, mild to moderate anxiety. Slight noticable improvement in concentration, but absolutely not worth the negatives. I feel rather sluggish where I normally feel extremely energetic. Difficulty sleeping. | I dont know why I started taking this drug in the first place(36mg/day @ 8am)! I have learned on my own over the years to deal with my hyperactivity pretty well. In fact, I view some of it as a benefit, such as very high energy. I guess I wanted to see if this drug would make me that much "smarter," for lack of a better word. It definately didnt achieve that. And although I have only taken it for 3 days, the depression in particular has lead me to decide to throw this stuff away. For myself, it was a bad decision. | M | 34 | 3 days | 11/9/2005 | 3 | ADD (not really AD "H" D) | Well, it's my third day taking Concerta. First two and a half days seemed great, did feel a little kick though (like I drank a cup or three of coffee). Took it around 10 hrs ago (36mg). About 1 to 2 hours ago I started feeling some anxiety, and felt in a "panic attack" type state (although i've never really had a panic attack), and my brain is in a spin (welcome back ADD =D). I sort of expected something like this to happen after a few days, so i'm just letting people know so they don't freak out. Do what ever you can to relax (ask a friend or family member to help), and maybe give your Doc a call. Hopefully this will be temporary (others say it is), still feeling it tho. (Gave the 3 rating just because i'm not yet sure) | We'll see what happens next. Just wanted to put this in here incase anyone else has the same effects. I'll write more later to let you know how i'm doing... | M | 25 | 3 days | 11/6/2005 | 5 | depression | The only side effects I've seen is a it takes me a little longer to get to sleep occasionally (no problem though) and weight loss. After trying to lose weight for years, it's a Godsend. I'm now on 54 mg and feel better than I have in years. Happy, energetic. | F | 57 | 9 weeks | 10/20/2005 | 3 | ADD | jumpiness, anxiety, whenever I try to think the process resembles a traffic jam, anxiety seems to disable the whole thought process, i was on 18mg a day but the result was short lived then i started on 2 18's in the morning and the effects of anxiety and overwhelming energy took about a week and a half to get under control, when my doctor renewed my script he did for a single 36mg cap in the morning, the effect was totally different, couldnt think at all for a few days, adjusted to it but the 36 was a much subtler effect, lots of 'flat' spots during the day it was harder to sleep at night and i had no energy at all, back to 2 18's now but am so wound up that I can barely function, would appreciate corresponding with someone else about what effects they have had, i am an adult back in school and dont find this is helping much, I can focus but I have trouble remembering, plus i'm more antisocial and angry, how long does it take to see results?? | this med hasnt helped yet, not sure how long i'm supposed to play this waiting game, | M | 30 | 3 months | 10/15/2005 | 4 | Adult ADHD | Some nausea, loss of appetite, and wooziness. I started on 54 mg and have added 18, then another 18. | I am a book editor, and this has helped my concentration tremendously. Before Concerta, I worked 7 - 20 minutes at a time. Now I can work more than an hour, and I manage, in a workday, to complete 4 really good hours of editing time. I'm satisfied with that. Had been on ritalin and others, with minimal success. | F | 57 | 4 months | 10/7/2005 | 2 | ADD | tired! sad, unmotivated, achy body | I was on Adderall... but had lost too much weight if you can believe that! ha! Maybe the tiredness is due to me having the adderall leave my system and just stating the concerta.. i started with 18 mg 2x's a day for 10 days and then 36 mg 2x's a day after that.. I am on the 36 mg 2 x's a day but it has only been a few days... but I am tired all day thought I had the flu... and then even though I take a sleeping pill at night it takes a long time to get to sleep... I do not like being tired... I don't like being anxious either... I JUST WANT TO FEEL 100%! | F | 44 | 2 weeks | 10/7/2005 | 3 | ADHD | First few days increased concentration, ability to read manuals.... though progressive anxiety, muscle tension, inability to settle down | I am sure that it has aided in my ability to concetrate for the period it works though I have had increased paranoid episodes symptoms of depression and often later on in the day lack of exhibiting rational thought. As a another put it Zombie-ish. Forming decisions is difficult and a decline in my sense of humour/creativity seems to be blocked. After disussing it with my doctor we thought to increase the dosage by taking a low dosage version 18mg later on in the day in addition to the regular morning dosage 36mg. An obvious increase in anxiety during the day and greater onset of depression occured afterwards. | M | 33 | 3 weeks | 10/6/2005 | 5 | ADD | Found that other stimulants such as coffee (caffeine) can literally cause me to feel like I am flying, and can lead to light headedness, otherwise possibly shorter temper. | Changed my life and marriage, I have a masters degree in science, and a marketing degree. But my effectiveness is much increased, without losing my creative edge. I love this stuff, but have not tried any other meds. | M | 40 | 3 years | 9/28/2005 | 3 | ADHD | Loss of Appetite- | I have been taking 27 MG for 6 days and for the most part it is great. I do feel kind of like a zombie around 2:00-3:00PM ish... am i taking the medication to early? (i take it at 7:00 AM) I am sleeping fine, much better than before. Much less anxiety and much more focus on my work tasks.The worst side effect is the loss of appetite, but i wouldnt mind dropping a few pounds :) Has anyone else felt zombie-ish on this medication? is it only when it wears off?? Please email me. | F | 24 | 6 days | 9/28/2005 |