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Reviewer: aktmommu, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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My 7 year old started taking this 3 months ago in the afternoons because his Concerta would ware off too soon, this has made homework time possible. I was worried about adding another medication to him but it has worked great and he hasn't had any side effects from it.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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everything has slowed down for me .i am able to focus and follow through on all tasks. no side effects at all. actually getting the best sleep in my life now.
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Reviewer: Mix, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This drug (Ritilan LA) makes normal life functions mor difficult because it does not allow me to have controll of the medication throuout my day. For example I am not going to have the ability to "take an afternoon nap" --do I need to be more active at night, or start with a "get up early, or a more difficult evening." ---all in all, once you take it, you do not have controll
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Reviewer: Jesse, 7-12 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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My son 9 years old has been on Concerta for 5 months and within the first week he showed so much improvement on his school and homework patterns. It's helped build up his self-esteem and he feels very proud of himself and likes going to school. So far no side effects for him. I wish I would have started this treatment years ago.
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Reviewer: tinkerx, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I started taking rittlin when I was in 1st grade and I stoped taking it in 9th grade. It didn't work like it did anymore like it did when I was younger.
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