Metadate CD User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• March 10, 2008

For ADHD "I couldn't be happier with how this drug has helped my daughter. She's been taking it for 8 months now, with absolutely no problems. We tried 2 doses of 4-hour methylphenidate first, but it just didn't seem to help much. She's getting all A's in school and will actually be tested for the 'gifted' program next year because of this medicine allowing her to focus and concentrate on her schoolwork. The only 'slight' con I have is when it wears off, she's a little moody, but she gets over that quickly."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2012

For ADHD "My 5-year-old has been on this medication for about 2 weeks now. We switched him from Adderall to this because Adderall had too many side effects, but other than the side effects, he did really well at first. So we switched to Metadate. We had high hopes that we found the right medicine for him, but we saw no response at all. His behavior on the medicine was as if he was not on it. We moved his dose up to 20 yesterday. I hope this will help, or else we have to try something else."

• Anonymous
• May 27, 2011

For ADHD "My son is 8, and we just started this medication. Started at 10 mg, and it was not enough, so we went up to 20 mg a few days later. His teacher noticed right away that things were better at school, but at home, he was a nightmare. Very emotional when coming off medicines in the afternoon. We got a booster of Ritalin, but now he is not sleeping. I am going to try Concerta again to see if we can get rid of the emotional outbursts."

• P G...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 2, 2018

For ADHD "Yes, it's the only thing that works for me, and now my insurance will not cover it. I've tried everything else for ADHD. I wish there was a way that the maker would help in lowering the price of this drug. I'm disabled from stage 4 cancer. I've been in remission for 12 years and 2 months and 2 days. It helps me to complete all the everyday tasks. I'd really appreciate if there was some kind of help."

• Wil...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 23, 2016

For ADHD "I was on Metadate 60 mg from 9-14, and it created a very intense anxiety and paranoia throughout my teenage years. Worst CNS medicine I've ever taken. I was on CNS medication from 6-16, and it did nothing but worsen long-term. And leave me like a zombie while I was on it."

• rac...
• June 25, 2010

"I'm now 23 years old. I have been taking Metadate for 7 years. I love everything about it. I have tried others, but they all had side effects. I'm on 60 mg, which is perfect for me. With this pill, I can be myself. I can read and understand what I just read. I can listen to one person and control my thoughts. I don't get distracted like before. This has changed my life. I wish I had it earlier in school. I had a very hard time. So to parents who are stressed, give it time and try to understand your child. They learn differently, understand differently. They can't help it. I couldn't."

• Gri...
• February 20, 2017

For ADHD "My son is currently on 20 mg once a day. Diagnosed and medicated September 2016. We noticed he does this blank stare where his eyes roll up and makes a tasting motion with his mouth. I notified the doctor and he had an EEG done. Turns out they were seizures. He is doing super well in school, a complete 180, but I don't think it's worth it. He's now on liquid Keppra. I feel like it has just been going downhill. Super irritable, mood swings, which they said was a side effect of being on both. Very disheartening. Waiting for the MD to call back to change his medication to a non-stimulant."

• Anonymous
• September 29, 2009

For ADHD "Our son has gone through 3 other medicines, and this is the only one that has worked with no side effects. We have noticed that it wears off at the end of the school day, so after-school activities are a little more challenging. He struggles a little in the evening since it's definitely worn off by then, but what it does for him in school is great. We're looking into options to help him in the evening without messing up his sleep."

• MYo...
• August 30, 2010

For ADHD "My son is 7-1/2 and has been taking 20 mg of Metadate CD for the past 4 months. He started a new school this year, private school, and we had high hopes for him to succeed. But within the first week of school, the teacher was already reporting a lack of focus and inability to work independently. So the doctor recommended a higher dosage. We had just filled the prescription ($47/month), so I asked if we could simply double the dose instead of a new prescription of 30 mg. The doctor was okay with that, so we did it over the weekend. I saw a major difference at home, he sat in his room and played Legos for over 3 hours, very focused on it. But he was so quiet it scared me. Today will be his first day in the classroom with 40 mg, I hope it works."

• She...
• November 3, 2011

For ADHD "My son (7 years old now) was diagnosed with ADHD last year and was started on 10 mg of Metadate. We've slowly progressed to 60 mg now, which I was told is the maximum dosage available for this medication. It seems to work fine on a new dosage for about a month, and then nothing. Our doctor is now talking about putting him on Adderall, which makes me a little nervous since he is already underweight (been reading all the side effects). He is only 49 lbs and 49 inches. We're feeding him Pediasures daily to help boost the weight, but still to no avail. Just want my son to be able to focus in school!"

• Mom...
• October 17, 2011

For ADHD "My son has gradually come up to 40 mg, and now he is telling us that he does not feel anything anymore. Can this happen? We do give him 3 mg of melatonin to sleep at night when it was working to help him sleep. It works great."

• Anonymous
• October 20, 2010

For ADHD "My 7-year-old daughter was having a horrible time focusing in school and was very overweight. The doctor started her on Metadate 20 mg and had to eventually move her up to 50 mg a day. It worked great, she lost the weight and focused great in school until this year. She went to a new school and the days are a little longer. The teacher and I noticed that the medicine was not working as well as it used to and was wearing off before the end of the day! The doctor said that she could not up the dose because 50 mg was the maximum and wouldn't let the school give a second dose, so she has switched her to Adderall XR and it worked great, but she can't sleep. I miss the Metadate and am thinking about getting a second opinion."

• Anonymous
• September 16, 2011

For ADHD "My grandson was diagnosed with ADD and was placed on Metadate CD, which from school reports about behavior in class seems to be helping there. But he does seem to behave some reflex issues, being slowed down in sports and acts much more insecure in wanting constant approval, which we are quick to give."

• Anonymous
• February 13, 2009

For ADHD "My grandson has focus issues in school, and also is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The teachers at school were very patient. Ever since the child has been on this drug (10 mg daily), he's focused and interacting with the other children and is more responsive. The teachers feel he really knew all the information but couldn't express it to them. What a miracle."

• Yah...
• December 11, 2020

For ADHD "Please think twice about putting your children on this medication. Children have innately low attention levels, it is 100% normal. The vast majority of people either grow out of this or learn to cope with it without any trouble. I was 12 years old when I was prescribed this drug. I took it for two years before switching to Adderall, a very similar medication that is extremely closely related to methamphetamine. I am now 28, and I rely on this medication, and my tolerance is three times the amount I am prescribed, which is the maximum dosage allowed. Please heed this advice, parents. My grades improved drastically at first. Then I rapidly developed a serious pill problem, and it has caused an unbelievable amount of harm and damage to my life. As someone who was prescribed this in my preteen developing years, PLEASE-your child does not need this medicine. Do not expect adult-level attention spans from your young children... you can end up ruining their lives by putting them on this stuff."

• Dio...
• February 24, 2009

For ADHD "My daughter is 8, with ADHD, and this medicine did not work for us. She became headstrong, was bullying, and was always upset. It did not work for us, but every child is different. Good luck."

• Mag...
• February 8, 2017

For ADHD "This made my son so extremely tired. Also changed his personality."