User Reviews for Concerta oral

I've only been taking Concerta for a short time but have already noticed improvement. As a student, I've seen my grades improve and I feel I am more attentive in class. However, I may be experiencing some unpleasant side effects, more investigation will be required.

My 15 year old son has been on Concerta for 3 years. Our Dr. started him on the 27mg dose & has increased him to the 36mg. My son has never been hyperactive, just not able to stay focused or complete multi tasks. Since he has been taking the Concerta, his ability to remain focused and actually remember things has been amazing. Concerta started working within 3 days for him. He did loose 2 lbs when he first started taking it, and will have some evenings when it is harder for him to get to sleep, but nothing bad. I am amazed at his willingness and ability to interact with family and friends. I have seen a whole new kid come to life. He doesn't have any side effects at all. I feel that Concerta has given him the ability to fully enjoy life instead of missing it because he couldn't concentrate. I highly recommend Concerta and after reviewing other meds, I feel confident in giving my son his Concerta daily. We did try Neuro feedback for 3 months and I do feel like that also helped in many ways. My son use to say that the medicine didn't help him, until I decided not to give it to him for 3 days (he doesn't remember to take it), and one day he came home from school and said that he needs to take his Concerta tomorrow, because he noticed he was having a hard time focusing in class. That sold me right there! I was happy to hear him say that he noticed a difference. Nobody likes to have to medicate their child, but when you witness first hand the benefits it brings to your childs life, it may change your mind. I also like the fact that the drug doesn't stay in their body for more than 8 hours. I am sold and recommend Concerta.Read More Read Less

To any parents considering Concerta, here is some insight from a college junior. Concerta is effective for school kids but, I have had some issues. I had been on a relitively small dosage of ritalin for a long time befor switching to concerta and upon switching I ran into dosage problems. I had been 130lbs before changing dosage at 225. I had been put upwards of 54 mg of concerta and after a couple of months I was a zombie. Totally apathetic. So, monitor dosage. The other problem was that because I wasnt taking it at school anymore none of my teachers knew my situation so make sure to inform them. In a bunch of situations I have found ritalin to be better then concerta. The first was high school football. My doctor and I decided that by kick off at 7 I had no concerta in my system and to supplement this he gave me 10-10mg ritalins for the season. This is better then concerta because if you take a fool dosage of concerta you could not sleep and on ritalin you can at least get to sleep although it is still difficult. College is also better for ritalin because, you dont go to class from 8-3 so concerta is useless. The thing to do is to be on small dosages of ritalin through out the day so that your covered for your 9 am class and you 8pm study group. I hope I helped.Read More Read Less

I personally did not do well on this medication. I had severe side effects including not being able to sleep the first week i took the medication. Also had some mood swings the whole time I was on it, snapping at people for no reason. It also took a long time to start working in the morning. I don't recommend Concerta.

Long time ADHD diagnosis--10 years. Experience with many different treatments. Side effects are common but are easy to manage. Appetite and loss of sleep are most common. Make sure to plan out your snacks (a piece of fruit and some almonds). Very effective; easy to take med breaks during summer

Loss of appetite is only concern.

This medication resulted in my child having a fever and severe joint pain. My physician denied that the side effects might be related to the medication.

I started my ADD treatment by taking Adderall. It worked, but wore off in only about 5 hours or so and ended in horrible downs during which I'd be very upset/angry for no apparent reason. I was also overly sensitive to things/comments/situations that would normally not bother me.

Been on and off differnet ADD meds for 2 years, of all the medications ive been perscribed, concerta has been the most consistant.

I am 31 years old and just now have been diagnosed with ADD. I started out on 10mg of methylin and didn't like the ups and downs of that medication and it didn't last long. when it wore off i was a total monster to my family.I finally got on concerta 54mg and it only lasts me 5-6 hours then wears off. then i can't deal with home life. i am currently trying to get my dosage uped to last me all day, especially with a 3yr old and a 11 year old. 54mg just isn't enough for me and i am trying to convince my doctor to up the dosage so i can deal with things. they tell me that 2 pills of 54mg is too much, but no one knows you better than you! i like this medication, it helps, but not enough for me. i printed out the comment of the woman who was taking 108mg of concerta to take to my dr. this week, maybe that will help him to understand me better. you are the only one who knows your body and mind and if 54mg isn't right for you, insist your doctor up it. i am.Read More Read Less

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My son takes CONCERTA for ADHD. It started working immediately, but for him it wears off in only 6-7 hours instead of the full 12 hours it is supposed to. His grades are back up to where they belong and he listens in school so much better. I just wish it lasted longer for him. Had to supplement with a very low dose of Ritalin for the afternoons and evenings of homework and study.

the child would wake up with nightmares 1- thought for sure his bed was on fire

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