I’ve been taking the starting does of 18mg for a few days, and because I’m feeling like my energy and personality has been completely torn from me and it’s already affecting my relationships, I’ve stopped. Unfortunately, since not taking it this morning (6hrs ago) I have been feeling furious. Spacey and enraged. Like I can’t even try to communicate with people because I just zone out completely and don’t even realize it, but also can’t stop thinking about how miserable and annoyed I am.

Is this a normal “stimulant crash” even though the meds should have worn off last night? How long can it last? People are already commenting that they’re very worried about me.

hi, i started taking concerta early this summer: 3 months with 18mg, 2 months with 36 and because i was still having issues with focus, starting tasks and avoiding stuff my dr prescribed 54mg last week. i'm also on 300 mg Bupropion XL

first day was alright. the mental noise reduce considerably, my thoughts felt less unorganized and i was chill af. no secondary effects at all, i just felt less energy and a bit sleepy.

second day kinda the same but my heart rate was a bit high during the first hour and after eating and i zoned out for moments, was a bit hard to socialize.

3rd day and 4th day i felt sleepy even though i had 10 or 12 hours of sleep, i was also feeling tired. 36mg used to make me feel stimulated enough but didn't get rid of the mental noise.

i'm kinda bummed because i don't know if the dose is too high or if it's going to regulate. like i said, is working fine beside the tiredness, feeling like im zoning out and feeling too relaxed that im not very worried to do things lol

any similar experience, any advice?

Diagnosed pretty late in life with ADHD. Day 14 of Concerta. I feel better and the anxiety had dropped down to 2/10 from a constant 6-9/10.

No tea or coffee for 14 days.

Then I had the lightest strength espresso my machine could make in the morning. And now I have anxiety butterflies like I did. Maybe it’s not having them for 14 days and now having them…but god I hate the butterflies anxiety. And I was like this for years.

Does coffee do that to others also?

Just the title basically... I'm not really feeling any different/noticing anything different.... What exactly should I be feeling?!

I started Concerta at the end of September. So far so good with the brain, but I’m losing weight quite fast. I am 5’9 and was ~135 lbs when I started. I now weigh 120 lbs. I am an active person and my appetite doesn’t always match my activity level. I am almost never hungry, and when it’s time to eat, the first few bites are tough to get down. But then my body realizes how badly I needed food and I’ll get my appetite back. I still struggle with remembering to eat throughout the day. I always try to eat something in the morning if I remember. But then I’ll go the rest of the day with no lunch, no snacks, and no appetite until dinner. Has anyone else experienced a significant weight loss in the first few months? And how did you fight it. Did you gain your weight back? I’m now underweight for my height and really can’t lose safe weight anymore.

idk what to do. I don't really feel any good side effects from the medication. I'm currently on 36mg. It makes me anxiety worse and raises my blood pressure too much. Especially in the mornings before uni. I get so panicked I don't even attend classes.

I also take Alventa 150mg for depression. But I've been taking antidepressants since 10th grade (I'm 23 and restarting uni again). All different kinds.

Anyways, I feel doomed. I have midterms I didn't even study. Tomorrow as well. Idk how to handle things. Before my period I also tend to get suicidal and way more depressed btw.

Has anyone dealt with something similar?

edit: I'm diagnosed with autism, adhd, depression and anxiety (one doctor before audhd diagnosis said I have emotional instability). I understand that I might have PMDD, but what do I do with that information. How can I help myself. I just want to get better.

I’ll preface this with: I will call paediatrician tomorrow. It’s 9pm here. I have two kids who are dx ADHD and have been taking Ritalin for about 18 months. Recently we changed them to Concerta, as we needed something that would last all day.

8yo went on 18mg and apart from some anxiety as it wore off the first couple of days, it’s been pretty solid and far better than the Ritalin.

11yo went on 27mg. Previously was taking 20mg Ritalin LA. She’s been on Concerta about 3 weeks. Seemed ok to start with, except she is totally wired at bedtime and will chat away for hours. She was getting to sleep 10:30/11pm and later. Also she became quite obsessed with checking the letterbox

We persisted bc seemed to be helping with her daily routine etc.

Well yesterday she seemed quite unhinged and started talking about running away. She went to her room and I went to check on her 5 mins later and she was gone. I went out to the back yard and she was on top of the 6ft fence, and shouted that she was running away. Her plan was to climb from the fence on top of the garage and exit out the front gate

Just general unhinged behaviour - yanked her sister’s hair out of nowhere, silly statements, silly tone of voice, big emotions and mood swings. Big stimming, impulsivity, making loud noises, argumentative with siblings. She is inattentive ADHD so this behaviour is out of character and quite disconcerting

I realised probably her dose is too high and it’s built up in her system? So did not give her her meds today. The behavior has continued but has maybe improved slightly. Shes just crashed out asleep at 8:30pm for the first time in weeks.

She hasn’t been breathless or complained of a racing heart so I don’t think she’s in danger as long as we can keep the impulsivity in check

Am I right in thinking this is a reaction to her dose being too high? How long is this likely to go on for? Is it a case of a smaller dose or will they want to change med or take her off stimulants entirely? She’s done more than 18mos of Ritalin with no problems. I will call her paediatrician tomorrow, but keen to hear of similar experiences

I recently got diagnosed with ADHD after struggling with it my whole life. My parents “didn’t believe” in it when I was a kid (I’m now 19 M).

I took my first dose today at 7:30 AM ish before work. It seemed to be working well until it felt like it wasn’t working as well. About 2 ish I started to feel tired and I kept yawning. And about 3 I was feeling incredibly anxious for seemingly no reason (I am not an anxious person). As of writing this it’s now 4:30 PM and I think it may be wearing off but I’m not entirely sure as this is my first stimulant I’ve been prescribed.

Does anyone have any insight on what the come down is like and what side effects I should be looking out for to be sure it’s working or if I’m reacting to it normally?

I would also like to mention I have been getting a slight on and off headache but I think that it more so due to not eating enough.

Basically what the title says. First couple of days were pretty ok and then slowly I’ve felt less and less and today I feel barely anything. Unless I mainline caffeine and then I sort of do. This sucks.

I asked for adderall but my psych gave me concerta based on my genesight results 🙃(adderall was gray and concerta was green along with focalin for those who want to know lol)

Should I hang tight? Even when it was working, it wore off by like 3 PM by day three. I reached out to her and let her know, but I just feel like it’s probably not gonna work for me. Am I being too fast about it?

I was also on it as a kid and didn’t really like it.

Been on 56mg for two weeks and I've got UTI-like symptoms. Urge to wee but not passing. I've not got UTI as I've tested. It's more common when sat or laid down.

When I go to the toilet, it feels like I'm not finished when I am.

Anyone else?

Hi, this is my second week on Concerta 18 and I have mixed feelings.

Cons: I have episodes of dizziness (like I might pass out, but I don't), lightheadedness, and feeling wired.

Pros: I feel alert, present, and awake. I have more energy, I understand what people say to me, and I don't space out as much. However, I still have no focus. Like i am awake but all over the place.

Today I didn't take the medication to see if the dizziness was linked to Concerta, and it was: I had no dizziness or lightheadedness. The symptoms have gotten worse over this second week, so I don't know what to do. Should I stop or push through?

I also take Brintellix 10 mg, and I wonder if there might be an interaction, but I'm not sure.

Cześć!

Przyjmuje aktualnie 46 mg Metylofenidatu.
5 mg Medikinet + 36 mg Atenzy (Lek generyczny concerty) po śniadaniu, i 5 mg medikinetu 2h po pierwszej dawce. Zacząłem wykonywać na tej dawce zadani które wisiały na liście „do zrobienia” od dawna. Zacząłem również chodzić na siłownię ale okazuje się że trening mnie mocno „stymuluje”. Wczoraj zrobiłem mocny trening na siłowni, do tego jestem na wakacjach więc sporo się dzieje. Dziś rano wstałem mega wyczerpany, zjadłem śniadanie, przyjąłem leki, po drugiej dawce medikinetu stałem się bardziej drażliwy, nic mi się nie chciało, czułem że mnie „emocjonalnie przygwoździło do ziemi” nie miałem energii na nic. Po ok 10h od przyjęcia pierwszej dawki i zjedzeniu kolacji energia zaczęła wracać, czuję się bardziej aktywny. Czy ktoś miał podobne efekty po włączeniu treningów do swojej rutyny. Czy to kwestia przyzwyczajenia do wysiłku? Jak uważacie? Wizytę u mojego lekarza mam za 2 tygodnie.

Hola a todos ! soy de manual con el tdha combinado , me cuesta sostener la medicacion y estoy en una fase totalmente mala mia , donde no puedo sostener siquiera el gimnasio.

Hace aproximandamente 7 dias retome concerta 54 y quiero compartir que la estoy pasando super mal, totalmente apatica , desganada , irritable de mal humor , antisocial , pero lo mas me llama la atencion es que no siento lo bueno de la medicacion.

Alguien que quiera compartir su experiencia !!

#argentina

Concerta barely gives me like 7 hours max, and with Ritalin IR (20mg), it peaks in about 15 minutes and completely wears off after an hour.

Is anyone else in the same boat? How did you guys figure this out? To make matters worse, other ER options like Vyvanse or Adderall aren't even approved/legal where I live (South Korea).

(Disclaimer: Obviously NOT gonna actually do this, just doing the hypothetical math here) Most ER meds are designed to last 8–12 hours to cover a normal daily schedule, right? If I were to match that timeframe with IR at my current rate, I’d have to pop a fucking 160–240mg a day. Which is obviously a completely insane, ridiculous dose.

Atomoxetine (Strattera) does jack shit for me, and adding caffeine just wrecks my sleep at night.

Are there any other ultra-rapid metabolizers out there like me? Seriously, what am I supposed to do here?

Hiii everyone I recently upped my dose to 36mg and I am in titration. I think I want to try a higher dose as I’m still struggling with a few of my adhd symptoms noticeably. But I’ve noticed once my medication has worn off (like >12h after I’ve taken it so it’s definitely out of my system) I get really restless and I think it’s rebound symptoms of my adhd I suppose. I already have restless legs syndrome which just is a nightmare at the minute too. Does anyone have any tips on getting to sleep once it has worn off? :( super sleepy but restless

I keep seeing 18mgs everywhere complaining but yeah im on 72mg i feel like numb. it works really well though but i still cant focus sometimes. it just takes my appetite really. can anyone whos been on 72mg for a while help out? im 18 and any tips would help.

I recently switched pharmacies and was given another generic version of concerta. From camber to trigen. I know this is common and I was kind of expecting it. I noticed some changes that stood out which has been documented on here a lot. I still have some camber capsules left. I noticed the trigen ones feel sort of mellow which I don’t mind. But I like how the camber ones have the extra release and seem to last longer. Is it fine to switch between these on a regular basis?

Day 3 and I’ve had my first experience of irritation with my kids since I started on Friday. I’m on it due to overwhelm with being a mother, constant noise, with my 6 year old also having adhd. Today I snapped as was being triggered by her. The last two days while in the meds have been smooth and I’ve felt heaps calmer, however today only 2-3 hours after taking the meds I snapped at her.

Thoughts? Is the dose too low?

First day taking the pill i felt calmer and could enjoy looking at the view from my balcony without my phone or music. I also was better at finishing my tasks but dint really feel the medicine i just acted differently which is good. No side effefts other than difficulty sleeping because i took it late at 3pm. Over the next six days it worked as inteded , just a small boost in focus and a little calmer head . Doc said that if after a week i dint have any side effects i could try taking 2x18mg and thats what i did today. Took one pill at 7am with empty stomach and the second one at 10am with breakfast. The effects were more noticeable and i also had a little anxiety like drinking coffee, nothing wierd. I dint have a crash or drop in energy but the opposite. At 5 pm i started slowly having more energy and being alot more hyper which was wierd because im kore innatentive and as im writing this while listening to music im extremly focused and awake and full of energy which is awesome. I have maybe 10 to 15 more heartbeats than normal but checked my blood pressure and is lower than avg like usually . Is this the bounceback effect or just my reaction to this dose for the first time? I love it only problem is i know im not going to get alot of sleep tonight. I also noticed that i dont really think but i just act but not in a reckless way. Im not going to think about going to the supermarket im just going to put my shoes on and go . No overthinking just action and energy i fucking love it.

Hi everyone,
I’m 36 and recently went through the end of a three-and-a-half-year relationship. It’s been a difficult period, and I’ve been trying to get myself back on track.

I’ve recently been diagnosed with ADHD and autism. Following a consultation with my psychiatrist, I’ve been prescribed 36mg Concerta and 20mg Prozac.

I understand the Concerta is for ADHD, but I’m trying to understand the reasoning behind adding Prozac. Is it potentially to help with anxiety, low mood or depression following the breakup, or is there more to it?

I’ve never taken an antidepressant before, and if I’m honest, the idea of starting Prozac is quite daunting. I’m not particularly keen on taking it, but I also want to give myself the best chance of getting back to a good place mentally.

I’m due to start the Prozac next month, and I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experience taking this combination?

hello all!

i’m currently on 18mg of off brand concerta. i feel like it’s definitely helping (although not as much as initially, but i also know about the honeymoon phase) in terms of starting tasks, motivation, and mood. but i feel like i could also be better. i have days where i can do absolutely nothing (same as prior to med), and days where starting tasks and sticking to doing them is still hard, and not as easy as it was at first. but days like yesterday, i did quite a bit and felt very improved.

so my initial thought/want is to increase to 27mg. but i also struggle from multiple other mental illnesses including panic and extreme anxiety disorder, so i dont want to push it if i’m at a good place.

i’ve went through atleast 20 medications trying to find something that works, and i dont want to lose progress. it seems everytime i lose progress i dont regain it, so thats a worry.

but on the other hand, i want to be the best i can be, and get the most out of this medication, since i see it has the potential (i think?) to do a lot for me. and im not sure if i truly am getting all i could from it. if life could still be a little easier with a higher dose (i know it’s not a magic pill)

i’ve never been on an ADHD specific medication, so i don’t know when i should just sit back and be happy with the results.

at what point would you say an increase is a warranted/a good idea, and not just “oh might as well try it”? another possible question, what made YOU take that step into increasing?

disclaimer: i’m not asking for doctor grade medical advice. my psychiatrist is great. he lets me do what feels right for my body (assuming things are going good, he doesn’t think it’s a bad medication based on my experience, and it’s not an unreasonable dose/irresponsible decision), so based on my positive but not insane experience, he will likely let me make my choice wether to go up to 27mg or not, so i just want advice from people who’ve had real life experiences*

I am resident of surgery; I have started to take concerta after some years in Vynvanse 70mg; I started already with 54mg of concerta; usually taking 54mg in the morning; i feel Ok, adding coffe through out the day;

Sometimes I feel a bit “stuck” or some rigidity in thoughts; specially when I have to do multitasking things.. Or manage more than 2-3 things at the time.

I am figuring out to talk to my psychiatrist to reduce the dose to 36mg maybe;

Anyone have already felt the same ?