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Reviews for Concerta to treat Attention Deficit Disorder
Mike1323 (unregistered) said:
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I have had mixed results and have been on it for about 1 1/2 years. Recently my fidgeting has come back gradually and my attention span is getting worse again. I have responded to Ritalin in a more positive manner than Concerta.
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I had a great experience with this medication. I had to go off all medication for a while but will ask for this again when I can resume. My doctor gave me Concerta and I didn't think it was doing anything. I felt calmer, the way you feel after a well rested vacation, but that was all the difference I felt. THEN my co-workers started complimenting me on my work more, saying I was doing much better (They were the ones that suggested I get tested for ADHD).
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I'm 20 i have been on concerta for 3 years.... before i was on everything else... every other medication was a emotional rollercoaster ride.... and i was very angry before... now 5 years later.... i'm the happiest most confident person... graduated college with honors, and lead a "out of trouble" life!!! THANX CONCERTA
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it's a lot more mild than Ritalin and more effective than Focalin. The only problem i have with it would be weight loss (i'm 5'2" and only 100 lbs) and sometimes i can't react as quickly as i would without the medication. weird, but an awesome drug for any adhd or add college student. It instantly gets rid of fidgeting and you'll be able to listen and focus to the most boring lecture imaginable (and learn from it!).
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my son has been taking concerta at varying mg's for the past 6 years. He has experienced increased heart palpatations at night for the past year. Cardiologist and ADD doctor state that its anxiety related. Rx has worked well for years. Unfortunately, i think its time to rethink the prescription as he enters his preteen years.
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My son was taking the 54mg for 8yrs when all of a sudden he started to get severely depressed and thoughts of hurting himself. He was immediately taken off the Concerta. I had read about the side effects but it seem to be a small percentage of children getting this.
Make sure you read ALL side effects and the long term usage on how it will effect your child.
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my daughter just started taking concerta for ADD about 3 weeks ago and she has made significant improvements. she is now able to stay on task and complete assignments, which she was having a hard time doing before. there has been no difference in her personality, which was a concern of mine. she also has developed a better sleeping pattern, whereas before she had tendency to have insomnia.
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