User Reviews for Concerta oral

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

USE IT FOR SEVER DEPRESSION

My seven year old is doing great he was also struggling with ADHD..and it worked well for him, teachers at school definately see the difference in him.

18mg of Concerta has done wonders for my 7 year old struggling with a severe case of ADHD. He is easing through 2nd grade after a frightening time in kindergarten and 1st time. There were times when I wanted to escape the angry, unattentive, sometimes violent little boy, but since he started on his medication and routine schedule, he is one of the happiest children I've ever met.

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