🎂 3 Years On Concerta! 💊 An Overview
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Side Effects
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Headache, Joint pain, Blurred vision, Tension headache, Dry mouth, Thirst, Trouble falling asleep, High temperature (fever), Reduced libido, Unusual hair loss or thinning, Muscle tightness, Muscle cramps, Loss of appetite or decreased appetite, Inability to develop or maintain an erection, Itching, Rash or raised red itchy rashes (hives), Feeling unusually sleepy, drowsy or tired, Clenching to grinding teeth, Feeling of panic, Tingling feeling, prickling, or numbness of the skin, Cough, Sore throat, Upper respiratory tract infection, Sinus infection, High blood pressure, Fast heartbeat (tachycardia), Dizziness (vertigo), Feeling weak, Movements which you cannot control, Feeling aggressive, agitated, anxious, depressed, irritable, tense, or jittery, Upset stomach or indigestion, Stomach pain, Diarrhoea, Feeling sick, Stomach discomfort and being sick.
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Dry eyes, Constipation, Chest discomfort, Blood in the urine, Listlessness, Shaking or trembling, Increased need to pass urine, Muscle pain, Muscle twitching, Shortness of breath or chest pain, Feeling hot, Anger, Feeling restless or tearful, Talking too much, Excessive awareness of surroundings, Problems sleeping.
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Feeling disoriented, Confusion, Trouble seeing or double vision, Swelling of the breast tissue in men, Excessive sweating, Redness of the skin, Red raised skin rash.
Very Rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Muscle cramps, Small red marks on the skin, Abnormal liver function including liver failure and coma, Changes in test results-including liver and blood tests, Abnormal thinking, Lack of feeling emotion, Doing things over and over again, being obsessed with one thing, Temporary low mood, Fingers and toes feeling numb, tingling and changing colour.
Effects on Growth:
When used for more than a year. methylphenidate may cause reduced growth in some children. This affects less than 1 in 10 children:
There may be a lack of weight gain or height growth
Your doctor will carefully watch your child's height and weight as well as how well they are eating.
Alcohol:
Do not take this medication with alcohol as it may increase or worsen unwanted side-effects.
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Just to clarify, in my older video on Concerta I said I stopped using it, and so I switched to this newer brand which had less harsh side-effects.
ADHD Management which medication is this with less harsh side effects ? I’m already so sensitive to caffeine that it scares me to get on meds ...
Xenidate XL
I got Concerta first at the nurse so she could check blood pressure and such. We found a good dosage and I got a prescription. I didn’t think about the fact it was another brand/copy. Started feeling angry on the inside, skipping some important meetings so we lowered the dosage. Then I got it from my nurse again and she said our region had made a deal with the other cheaper supplier and some experienced side effects. Then it clicked, the original would cost me thousands every year unless the doctor could motivate it and then check a box so only the original was given. Still didn’t feel right so I got to test Elvance and with Attentine as a boost in the afternoon it worked lots better. Chronic extreme pain for two years and burning out fighting for me and my sisters rights has made me less productive and much more sensitive and angry again but it probably still helps so I don’t explode. I just wish I could have that period with pain always there but under control and me feeling more positive and getting more done.
How do you like the new medication versus concerta or Adderall. I take 36mg of concerta now, previous Adderall 20 mg twice a day. I like concerta more than Adderall but find myself liking ones with not so harsh effects. I've taken Vyvanse as well. Like concerta more.
@@ADHDMastery is that still working for you better?
I remember my first day on Concerta, when it kick in at the same time as my usual morning coffee... I was buzzing with productivity, effortlessly sorting out emails that had been in my inbox for eons, thinking “Is this what normal people feel like??? No wonder they get shit done so easily!”.
did your productivity wore off over time? I just got diagnosed and I'm thinking about using methylphenidate
João, eventualmente precisas d ajustar as doses, eu neste momento d manhã tomo 36mg concerta (libertação prolongada) mas como tava a sentir q caia à tarde, a médica deu-me mais 20mg d metilfenidato d libertação imediata (tipo ritalina mas genérico) caso eu sinta q precise.
Sweet Dream, of course, sorry. I said that eventually you do need to find your right dosage. The psychiatrist has now given me 36mg of methylphenidate extended release (concerta) and if I feel I need it, extra 10/20mg pills of immediate release to take in the early afternoon.
Something I think I should say is that, though I think medication is really helpful and an essential part of dealing with ADHD, it doesn’t automatically fix things. What I’ve felt is that it makes easier to be in a state of mind where you start seeing the time-wasting patterns and understanding the hidden emotional reasons why some apparently very simple tasks seem so difficult.
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brasileiros Silva, I don’t need smart drugs. If I understood correctly, I just need something to delay the reabsorption of my dopamine (a bit like caffeine does) and allow electric impulses in my brain to flow like they do in most people.
I just got diagnosed at the grand old age of 54.
Welcome : )
20 for me
Yeah I’m 30. Explains so much in my life it scared the shit out of me.
41 here!
@@aussiejubes How did you got about getting prescribed it? I've been on Tramadol.
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.porass. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac.
He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this
Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Yes, he is dr.porass.
After 28 years of misdiagnosis, every pharmaceutical known to these so called "experts", not one thought of ADHD. If you were unlucky to live in the 60's, you got physically and verbally abused for being the symptoms of something that was termed, "retarded". What a life! Blessed and strong enough to fight back and become an EMT and Nurse.
I'm really sorry that this happened to you. People just referred to me as a spazz because I was erratic and couldn't focus. It is like having a super power. I can focus on my grad school work and my job no longer is unbearable stress wise.
I was born in the late 90's and had the same experience as you because I was raised in a 3rd world country where no one knew about adhd
@Guy Whose opinions will offend you You should. Setup a good strategy for your little one. Raise them how you wanted to be. They'll love you forever. :)
@Guy Whose opinions will offend you but you will be an amazing parent knowing all you do now! Please don’t make a decision not to experience parenthood and being a grandparent one day based off suffering. There is so much good too.
Hey, same situation here, i've been trying to get a diagnosis for 6-8 years. I failed through college (though somehow managed to graduate). Thankfully I got a prescription for concerta last week. Instantly i am able to write cover letters for job applications. Thank god. And good luck with your journey.
Was diagnosed last year, only started medicating yesterday, headaches are a real problem.
*Do not exercise in the first 3 hours, unless you have a steel heart(definitely evade the caffeine)
>Increased motivation and drive, enganging more with my environment
>I'm actually able to retain information in a conversation, properly, memory improvements are a huge step for me🥹
Cleaned and organized my room, for the first time in months, can't explain how relieving it was getting out of my slump
I've been in a slump for 20 years. I've finally been diagnosed with adhd. I've been prescribed every single antidepressant known to man. Nothing helped. I can't even recall a movie I watched a couple hours before. I usually only watch TV shows. I'm also horrible at small talk. These psychiatrists are all full of crap. They only look for money.
Yup headaches are annoying af
@@allfacts19 have u tried looking out for dementia?
@@bobbs9593 I don't follow what you're asking? My grandfather eventually ended up with alzheimers. Are you saying I should look out and do things to fight off dementia?
@@allfacts19 Have you taken adhd medication since your diagnosis? If so, how has it affected you?
I was misdiagnosed with anxiety and depression by at least 3 different shrinks and put on anti depressants for 12 odd years even though I knew I wasn’t depressed. It was only last year at age 42 that a shrink with a waiting period of 2 years diagnosed me with inattentive ADHD. Everything, every single thing makes sense now. I just hope to go back to university and finish my grad degree that I left midway 20
Years ago
Yess the psychologist always tho k ur depressed 🤦🏽♀️
Good luck bro!! Just stay close to God. We're all human and we're all in this together 😊❤️
Me as well. I've been diagnosed with anxiety and depression lol. It led to drinking. Finally after research I've been diagnosed with adhd. What medication did you receive?
You can do it!! Apply!
Exactly my experience.
I have been on concerta for almost a year now. 36 mg. You shouldn't mix with other meds or foods when taking. . It takes a while to feel the effects unless you have an empty stomach.
It really depends on peoples sensitivity, but usually people are okay with 36.
Since I started taking I went back to college and I'm almost finishing my degree that I stopped because I couldn't concentrate at all. I just thought I was dumb and I couldn't do it like other people. Turns out I was very wrong. It was hard at the start but I did chemistry and advanced calculus so don't give up guys.
What do you mean with don’t don’t mix it with other foods?
@@debate8079 it means I take it in the morning with water and that's it. Not with coffee fruits and other meds in the mix
@@umbra9029 ok do you eat before or after?
@@debate8079 after
I think you can take it just fine with other foods. Don’t take it with grapefruit because that will increase the bioavailability of it in your body beyond the intended levels.
I was diagnosed at 70 yrs and what a difference. My entire life has improved. I also suffered from chronic fatigue symptom most of my life. No doctors would prescribe anything until I found a great doctor who knew his business.
Did it help with fatigue?
The irony of me Googling at 2:30 am bcz it wont let me sleep
damn right
3.55 am 😏
Melatonin ❤
I've been figuring out my med situation since diagnoses last year at 30. I agree w/ this video. Concerta/Ritalin makes me feel like it's oil and a jumpstart. Adderall feels like nitroboost but has a bigger drop off that makes me more emotionally unstable. Concerta is more like drinking a cup of coffee every 2 hours, lol.
I like how u inform us, ever your opinion are educatied/formally explain. Thnxx this vid helped me a lot, starting to think about trying meds
I’m starting concerta tomorrow and this really helped! Thank you!
Sydney Elwick me too. Ive been through hell and now i am finally saved
Sydney Elwick yo watch out I am on 55 mg right now I have been for years but my vision is so fucking blurry, apparently this is a common side affect
Quick tip. Finding your right dosage can take some time. Mine is 27mg for example. If i get more or less i can't get the benefits. At 36mg my brain stops working😂 and i feel very nervous. At 18mg it feels like caffeine, motivated but not effective at all. I used to take 36 mg without any problem in past btw but suddenly my tolerance decreased for some reason.
@@nocturnal5123 I took 18mg in the start but I didn't feel like it was working, I'm on 27mg now, but at night I feel extremely irritable to the tiniest things, so I think I might go back to 18mg. Thank you for the tip, it really helped!
Dou you feel anxiety after the effects done?
Your mood seems to have shifted! I hope you're feeling much better after the last year! It is always hardest to see our growth from where we stand. I am excited for you and your journey and your feelings of achievement.
Do you chart or journal your moods? I downloaded your checklist and it was very to the point and informative. Also it was in the form of an outline which is a great pro tip!!
I hope someone read this. I started taking concerta 3 years ago. Started with 18mg, then 36, then 54 but the anxiety was too much. I went back to 36 and I have been like this for maybe 2 years. It worked incredibly well. I am able to do things I wasnt able for all my life but normal people were able to do. I kinda learned how to live with this condition so when I started taking concerta I had both tools: the knowhow and the help from the medicine. All my life changed and I am really happy with al that I achieved. Now I am a little concerned because my doctor (a new one) wants to change to strattera to try to low my anxiety. I don’t know if this will jeopardize my performance in all my activities. Any thoughts?
Hey, i will get my first stimulant prescription in about a month. I was on Strattera for 2 years, and i can't say it helped me all that much. When i started taking it i felt slightly increased focus (which is the main symptom of adhd i struggle with). After a couple of months, i couldn't feel any benefits and the only thing it was doing was making me tired. I stopped taking it for a month and then started again, but now the tiredness was to such an extreme level that i just couldn't take it. Im writing this to tell you that i feel like i wasted years by taking strattera, but i personally know people who benefited from it immensely. I would say that IF Strattera works for you, you should take it rather than stimulants, because it isnt as intrusive as stimulants. Give it a shot and see how it goes, you can always go back.
@@adamtichy8008 I think you are right. I have to give it a try... and after all, the decision is made by the doctor.
Thank you very much for your reply!!!!
Dont you feel like crap from all this stimulation from concerta?Do you take breaks? Definitely dont take strattera it js awful and very expensive drug.
@@jhmmgf4236 not really. I think I’m used to it. But I never felt like crap. It gave me more confidence and helped me a lot to be a functional person
Straterra is mild. If you have Concerta working for you, you should make peace with the side effects. These medications can be very helpful in leveraging your career which people like us really suffer with.
I’m always so impressed how clean cut , consistent and accurate all your information is - no doubt!
Wells he’s on meds that facilitate such delivery so it should be expected.
@@bryanspicer90 no sh*t. Like I didn’t know that.
@@chanelschannel4705 well you acted so impressed like you didn’t.
@@bryanspicer90 you don’t make any sense to k or what you’re trying to write. Bless your heart.
Cheers mate, appreciate the video. My experience has been pretty similar, but it's good to hear someone talking through the ups and downs.
I just found your channel after deciding after years of trying to be off my meds in my late teens to mid twenties that i need something. It is really good to hear that confidence can be gained back about being able to achieve. Seriously grateful for your channel. Being diagnosed as a child and not feeling “normal” made me naturally opposed to taking meds for fear of being looked at different. I have accepted that it is okay to take it and i am glad to have found a channel where it is “normal” to deal with this
The coin has two sides. My mother never trusted doctors and always told me that im just a normal boy. I struggled with adhd my whole childhood and couldn't even finish high school. As a result, i felt like im just a worthless piece of shit who can't do what a normal boy should be able to. I would be so grateful if i got diagnosed as a kid. There is this statistic that says when adhd is diagnosed and treated early, only 1/3 of the kids carry it into adulthood. Once you have it as an adult, there is no actual treatment. All you can do is lessen the symptoms.
I felt the same as you. I felt normal in some ways but not in others. When they put me in the special needs class that's when i really felt "different". I got off of Adderall when I was 18 but I'm now seeing more symptoms than ever at 34. I've just gotten back on something and so far so good. I'm glad that you are receiving help!
Thank you so much, lots of helpful stuff, just picked up my first prescription! (diagnosed at age 38 😁)
Thanks for the info. I never really thought ADHD was my issue until I came across the inattentive subtype and read the symptoms, and I just had that "isn't that just how humans work?" sort of reaction. Now I'm just waiting for my appointment and really hoping it works out.
Same! Hope your appointment happens asap. Tbh the assessment is usually much less of a hurdle than getting a referral in the first place
@@EzraSprouts Unfortunately I've been told it's about a 3 to 4 month wait but I think it's already been about a month. Just crossing my fingers that I find something that works for me once it happens.
@@jordanzish How are you doing?
Thanks for sharing your experiences
I was diagnosed when I was 53 , so my whole life has been a constant struggle and battle, couldn't focus .
I'm 56 now and was just prescribed Concerta 36 millagrams pills so I hope these meds do the trick.
They work for me do you have an update on this
I use 72mg Concerta
@@myperfectautism8838 how long have you been on concerta and which other stimulants have you tried? also, how'd you get approved for 72mg when the max is usually 54mgs?
@@MochaRose990 different countries have different maxes on the amount you can take
Do you have an update?
I'm a mental health nurse who has just got a ADD diagnosis and I found this video really helpful for me! I think just hearing somone who has first hand experience of taking a drug is far more reassuring than anything I already knew about adhd and methylphenidate, thank you for the video!
Do you recommend vyvanse or concerta
@@AForEh personally for me concerta is better, but everyones different, try them and figure out which is best for you!
THANK YOU FROM SPAIN!
I just got prescribed this medication this morning, I’m looking forward to seeing how this will (hopefully) help!
I just got diagnosed at the age of 23... not yet on meds, but I am so happy, waiting for my life to change 😁
You lucky man ! I’m still fighting to get this prescribed by my doctor
Aww hope u get it 🤦🏽♀️I kept telling I had it for 2 yrs as well
Thank you for this informational video.
Just been prescribed this, hopefully I have the same results as you! Thanks for such a great video :-)
Great video man, I actually had 2 year anniversary in early of July since of getting diagnosed and starting Concerta treatment :)
How is it going? I was diagnosed (assessed) a couple of weeks ago, I am due to start in the next couple of weeks!
It’s still meth
Your page has been such a support! I’ve just been diagnosed at 35 and you’re basically my best friend at this moment haha 🙌🙌
Thanks very much I wasent gonna comment but I’m happy to say you really helped me man I kept going on and off concerta I thought I didn’t need medication but I actually do
Thank you for an honest and informative review. I have been very on the fence about trying stimulants for my ADD and coming across your video has been helpful in making my decision to try it out.
Got my diagnosis earlier this week and my psychologist said she wanted to start me on Concerta. Really excited to getting started with it
I just did my evaluation last week. I really do hope I get prescribed meds. That would be the best thing to happen to me now
@@styrofoamx229 did u get them🤞
@@jami2580 yes I did, today was my first day on it. Let’s see how it goes
@@styrofoamx229 how is it going
@@styrofoamx229 how's it going on Concerta now?
Thank you for this. I have Aspergers syndrome and ADHD so I think I will try this.
Got diagnosed with the two of them today how did u find it
This is so helpful thank you
Getting the cogs going is such a good way of explaining it
I was diagnosed 7-8 months ago, and started the meds 6 weeks ago.
I go up to 54mg from tomorrow.
I really appreciate you posting this, it really helps.
I’ll have to watch more of your videos ♥️😎
How are you doing?
@@Octavio12341000 I'm doing okay on in, thank you.
I've been passed over to my Dr to prescribe.
It was amazing at first but as I've become used to it t's worn off quite a bit but still is a lot better than I was without.
Concerta works amazingly for my symptoms but it gives me really bad anger issues. Pretty much all ADHD meds give me really bad moods.
I just got diagnosed and this is first line.I wanted to try an amphetamine salts but this video has put me at ease.
My psychiatrist made a point of discussing fast acting, extended release ~8hrs , and concerta being longer. To my very new to the topic perspective, it seems like if you are regularly having trouble sleeping, it might be good to explore an ~8hr version.
I had so many business ideas I never executed, 3 master's degrees that despite my amazing grades (last minute essays) I never managed to finish my thesis and get my degree. First one flew off and lost my money too, second one took me 5 years to finally hand in my thesis and graduate and I'm now on the 3rd one and just got diagnosed with ADHD. I wake up and start studying. And writing. All my life (I'm 36) I've been called messy and lazy. And irresponsible.and willingly forgetful. And a bunch of not cool stuff. By literally everyone. Including my family and friends even now that I'm diagnosed say that I needed an excuse to just being irresponsible and lazy. Even though my space is finally clean and. Tidy. I arrive on time when I'm invited somewhere, I wake up and I feel like I thrive. How can people still say I was just being lazy?
Oh and despite being "lazy" all these years I would always be skating, dancing, hiking, surfing, or you know... Stuff for non lazy people
Same life story here 🤚
@@namanrawal5849 it’s just sad to be surrounded by non supportive people
Great content! I was diagnosed a couple of months ago and was started on Strattera. I too have primarily inattentive type and your experiences really resonate with me. Medication has been a game changer for me, I can get my work done on time and am not irritable with my wife. Thanks for sharing all this great info!
Hi there. Can tell how the experience has been after 3 years. Are you still on it?
@@JerrySidhu Hi Jerry, unfortunately Strattera was causing a lot of nausea for me after several months so my psych switched me Effexor xr. Effexor has been great all the same benefits with no nausea and I have been on it for over 2 years now. I also was prescribed methylphenidate osm er around the same time that I switched because I was still having moderate focus issues. This combo has me able to function at a very high level at work and in my home life. I couldn’t access my original account from the post because I hadn’t used it for some time. -xersonej
Thanks dude. Starting in a few days, my first ever meds after being diagnosed last October.
Really hoping it helps.
Get my rx tomorrow. I’m 63. Living with inattentive ADHD for years has been a nightmare and FINALLY someone has listens to me after all these years and I’m going to try this medication. I’m not thrilled but Strattera didn’t work or other meds. We shall see
Fingers crossed and lots of prayers
Lots of prayers and positive energy your way.
I just got diagnosed at 25. Last 2 weeks of school semester 10 essays behind.
Today is my first day on concerta 18mg.
For the first time in my life I could watch a 50 minute series episode without touching my phone, usually I would pick it up every 2 minutes, lol.
Seems amazing, but I'm still a little shaken, everything feels so different (in a good way).
I start mine on Thursday! Really anxious to see what it will make me feel like , I’m glad you are talking to it well …. Wish me luck
@@harrisondaniel5907 good luck mate! Third day here and feeling great.
Hey, could you give me an update on how you're finding concerta 3 months later?
@@GangnamStyle284hey Jules.
The first month was great but also different/awkward. After that first month my psychiatrist decided to raise the dose to 36mg. Took another month to stabilize and get used to it. At the moment is one of the best things that happened in my life. I take it during the week and stop at weekends and holidays. I'm a lawyer and I'm waaaaay more productive at my work, my house it's absurdly more organized, I started doing exercise, my wife tells that I'm more motivated, confident and proactive, I absolutely agree with her.
I’m on day 2 now of 18mg. I haven’t felt a thing yet tbh. I haven’t noticed any change. Did you notice a lot of changes right away after your very first dose of the 18mg?
Thanks for the video do you take your medication on an empty stomach usually?
Thank you brother
A long time ago around when I was 10, I was tested for ADHD and came up with supposedly not having it. Just started Ritalin 40 years later, and I can say that I focus a lot more on it. My mind isn't bouncing from one thing to another as much! Makes me truly wonder if had Id started early, how things would have been. Anyways, I'm glad I found something that worked for me. Hoping to start Concerta and see if it works the same. Thanks
I had a similar experience. I had it as a kid and seemed to have grown out of it as an adult, except I didn’t actually grow out of it. The testing was just inaccurate, time-consuming, and financially draining. In the end they were all wrong and I did have ADHD. The meds and results don’t lie.
@@namanrawal5849 I hope you are feeling a lot better now. It's nice to finally have a proper diagnosis.
I got diagnosed 2 months ago (19), starting my on 18mg tomorrow, little nervous, but I’m excited
I’ve just got diagnosed too! (20) how has your experience been so far?
@@mariacarmona4508 How was yours?
Im curious to try it because even tho I have been diagnosed with a combination of BPD, ADHD and anxiety yet I have archieved pretty remarkable feats, I believe my unique take on things really gives me some talents but sometimes I just cant concentrate in complex tasks and I start panicking when I think i just made a mistake, the confidence boost part is what interests me the most
Currently on inspiral, another form of methylphenidate, 10mg slow release and regular, 2 a day and it makes my anxiety and nausea SO BAD. Slow release is a little better but I think my dosage need to be reduced. I'm 18 and got diagnosed half a year ago. Just wanted to understand how this works so I'm surfing RUclips right now. Thank you so much for this video, really helped :) have a great day ahead ❤️
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This drug has blessed my life I have the exact same feelings you do it was really hard to find someone that has had the same experience as me. I 'm so glad that it has helped you as much as me
I actually have ADD btw I'm not HyperActive this really helps me focus and make me way more ambitious i don't think i could get up and go to work and support my fam if i didn't have this
Hey man I’m about to start on medication myself I wanted to know if to this day you still feel more of the positive rather than the negative effects from the meds. Greetings from Colombia.
Thanks for the great videos mate im gonna try to switch to concerta
I was diagnosed about 5 weeks ago and have been typically taking 40mg of Artige, 2x daily. I started concerta last week at 36mg, 1x daily. I have been experimenting with how it impacts on my daily life and I don’t take any other stims (coffee, red bull etc). The artige gave me a noticeable effect in concentration ability and mood. Concerta doesn’t seem to give me any noticeable benefits yet. My psych told me I can cut a tablet in half and add that to my daily dose in the morning. It supposedly will give me a quick release kickstart which should help me throughout the day. I am yet to try this.
I know most people reading this aren’t psychiatrists, but can you tell me your experience with this sort of thing?
This is my first day taking Concentra I fell asleep within 2 hours of taking it. I asked the pharmacist about that happening. Apparently I'm part of the less than 1% that happens to. I feel off for sure. Fighting to stay awake.
I fell asleep too. What did you do afterwards ? Did it get better ?
I never comment because people usually say what I'm thinking in the comments but this time, nobody has. I was wondering if anyone felt the same way I did but so far, I haven't come across anyone. I'm 17 years old and have been diagnosed with ADHD since i was in 1st grade, i was roughly about 6-7 years old. Ever since i was diagnosed, I've been taking concerta, everyday. My doctor didn't monitor me well enough so in my first year of high school, my dose was too high and I didn't realize it until the damage was done. When you take too much of this stimulant, your brain is functioning a mile a minute, or at least that's how I felt. This medication increases anxiety. Of course if anxiety isn't hereditary or you're just not an anxious person, you might not need to worry but for people who are naturally stressed like me, it'll either help you center your thoughts or make them go all over the place. Of course i might not be the best reference since i haven't had a break since i started but i know what are the most common symptoms that i get: my heart rate quickens easily, it makes me VERY sensitive to sound, it changes your mood (for people with ADHD, it's supposedly a good thing because it helps us get ahold of ourselves), you're more productive because you can focus better, you have a loss of appetite. I am probably being a little negative but at the same time, I’m living through the struggle of having to deal with these side effects on a daily basis. One thing I would recommend is taking breaks. Do not become dependent on this. Know who you are without the medication before you get to know who you are with it.
Hello, this is an interesting situation you are in. I got put in concerta about 6-7 years ago and I’m 22 now, but I don’t have ADHD or ADD. I was put on it because of something called Rapid limb movement.. basically my legs twitch when I’m asleep. Anyway, your comment is interesting because I am a pretty anxious and stressed out person but I only say that because that’s kind of how I’ve always been… but I am starting to wonder if the concerta is partial or maybe much to blame. I may try slowly going off of it and then staying off of it and carefully documenting changes.
This has been invaluable! Thank you from a fellow Welshman!
Diolch! 🏴
ruclips.net/video/fxEh69__2Cw/видео.html stop taking concerta, heres why
Thank you for this. Is there a way I can reach you? I have a question that is rather personal.
Luckily I’m a very social person and thus it hasn’t affected me in that aspect, but the side effects hit me really hard personally no matter the dose, even if I was on 18 mg for a couple of weeks I would have emotional rollercoasters, highest anxiety and stress I have ever experienced etc. On the other hand it is very efficient to do what it’s supposed to do, which obliges to make the decision between being a functional human being in society or working twice as hard for the same result
If I was already an anxious person, how does that work?
@@mrpoopybutthole9313 I mean I’m not a doctor but I would think that it would make it worse
That means you need to switch
I've used it for 9 years now im currently on 54mg but like you said anxiety somedays are overwhelming But it doesn't happen that often. Overall i have to say conserta works wonders
Great video
My doctor just prescribed me with methylphenidate concerta, however it's a mild dose of 10mg. And he also suggested for me to cut the pill in half. I'm not officially diagnosed with ADHD, still waiting for a psychiatrist to call me as my doctor sent the referral about 2 weeks ago.
Not sure what I'm expecting, but I hope the results are pleasant
Do you ever experience any major heart palpitations on Concerta? Reason I ask is that i'm going to try and get a diagnosis at some point and see if I can try some of this out. But i'm concerned about the effect it will have on my heart and blood pressure, as Caffeine on it's own usually gives me bad palpitations.
Cheers in advance!
Same coffee worsens my social anxiety too. It’s a shame because I enjoy a morning coffee. I was diagnosed ADD late 20’s. I didn’t give concerta enough of a chance but I’m thinking of trying it again. Also my son wants to start meds again. I think we might try together and keep a diary of our moods etc. good luck with finding the right medication
I haven’t noticed a difference in my heart functioning on Concerta. I did notice it on Focalin though.
GPs have told me it seems like I have adhd but can't diagnose me and I need to see a specialist my parents can't be bothered and have no time to do so. My supposed ADHD is the reason I got kicked out of school. So I took matters in my own hands today and took a concerta pill alza 27mg that my friend takes yes Ik I shouldn't take meds that are not prescribed to be but it had to be done. I noticed I had much more motivation to learn today at college and I felt My eyes didn't wander off the teacher and board I'm going to continue doing ANYONE READING THIS PLEASE DON'T DO WHAT IM DOING IM DOING THIS OUT OF MY OWN RISK my parents are fully aware I'm taking these meds and are controlling me to see if adhd has been the problem in my life
how's things been? have you been diagnosed with adhd? taking any stimulants?
ive been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult pretty recently it was long time overdue always new something was ''off' with me but never understood what it was went to the doctors for something else and long story short i ended up seeing a psychologist witch ended up with me being sent to psych ward for and investigation.
Im waiting for my prescription now and i cant wait i really hope this helps wit everyday tasks and work.
Follow up got my medication Methylphenidate Extended Release (concerta off brand) and life quality has improved massively what i have noticed the most was the internal calmness has improved dramatically i don't freak out and go 0 to 60 in an instant i have better impulse control i can follow conversations easier it's like i actually have a voice of reason now.
If you are unsure as an adult take the leap and get yourself checked out it's a process but it's just a blip in your life you also deserve life quality you are worth it!
I got mine today, but I'm waiting till the morning to try it out
When I had a testicular surgery my mom accidentally swapped the doses on my adhd and antidepressants and as you csn imagine with concerta I was up for 72 hours after that
Oh god. I bet you wanted to sleep through the recovery as much as possible too!
Jesus
So take away your sleep?
lmao
I been strugling with severe depression and insomnia after take concerta, take this advice , start small always.
Just got diagnosed with concerta and starting at 27. Thanks for the info
Same, started on 27. I haven't really noticed much of an effect
You really don't need it if you're out of school,
You're just "killing yourself"
@@Aziz.A Whats the difference between using it for school and using it for office work ? You are fucking stupid. If someone stays in school the rest of their life (bachelor degree, a couple masters degrees, a few PHDS) then by your logic taking it an extended amount of time wouldn’t be a bad thing.
I guess the drug itself only chooses to kill you if you use it for purposes other than studying?!?! Please shut up and stop giving advice.
I take Concerta XL too. I'm better on them (still have bad days when on). But when I take breaks I feel crazy. I'm wondering how much of an impact are the tablets having on the brain? Is it changing something? Do we become dependent on them?
Watched this on the day of my first of taking concerta, thank you for this video.
its so crazy how different medication works for different people. I was on concerta for only a week before I made an appointment to get off of it. It made me severely depressed and more anxious than I already was. I cried everyday and I just knew it wasn't for me. vyvanse is what works for me though.
how many mg do you take vyvance
@@sarahla2337 30mg
focalin had the same effect on me that concerta had on you!! I was crying every single day out of no where and started to have suicidal thoughts.. glad i'm off. I'm now on Concerta and haven't experienced that yet. I was worried that I was too sensitive to stimulants being that adderall made me jittery, caffeine makes me very jittery and anxious, and then the experience with focalin. hoping that that's not the case. How's Vyvanse been? I really want to try it but my insurance would charge me a $300 copay.
@@MochaRose990 Recently diagnosed. Vyvanse started at 30mg, it wore off quickly for me. Went up to 40mg and it's stronger and still wears off like afternoon for me but I have had really bad anxiety and the mornings I am ok then the rest of the day I am so irritated and angry. I'm trying Concerta tomorrow. Hope this helps a little. My sleep has been normal when taking vyvanse.
@@Winterrberry how is concerta for you ? I loved Vyvanse until it wasn’t consistently helping me . It still did more yesterday at 30 mg than today’s first day on 18mg of concerta . It’s just chest tightness and not much more , feeling tired .
I was born in 1989 and i was first diagnosed at 6 years old. Back then it was a myth in mainstream medical science. Anyways, i experienced alot of different drugs during that time and it seemed to help but when i went to Highschool i was off medication. Was that a good decision? Hard to say, anyways, im 33 now and im back on medication and Concerta is definitely helping. Just understand, no drug in the world can fix ADHD fully but also know, i understand the pain and i love you all. Im learning how to drive and quit smoking now. Definitely trying to make positive changes and know you're not alone ❤
Good for you man, i’m 33 too and my mom took me to the doc when I was around 12-13 and we tried focalin and concerta. At the time I was such a sensitive kid I couldn’t tolerate it so I never stuck with the medication…I do regret that I didn’t try a little harder to address my ADD but I just didn’t understand or accept what was going on with my brain. I just started taking Ritalin IR 20MG 2X day and it’s already helping me. I’ll probably try concerta again next..or ritalin LA.
It works well for me. It sounds as if you were taking to high a dosage. It's the best stimulant I have been on
Nope, low dose
I'm on day 5 of 18mg concerta XL, so far can't really tell if it's doing anything but it's still too early to tell I think. I'm hoping if I up the dose after a month it might help like you described in the video. I just want some medication that I can notice helping me.
Ten years on 2 x 36 mg daily. It works for me, sometime I have bad comedown but if I avoid caffeine, drink lot of water and have at least one solid meal through the day comedowns are a lot tolerable.
you have twitter? I have some question about concerta to ask for you ,thanks
Finally got my concerta, start monday couldn't get stimulants because I had a history of use . So I was on wellbutrin from 9 months hopefully it helps because adhd sucks so bad forget this that leave water running and all
I am on Wellbutrin bupropion Er I just started I feel paranoid and high so you feel that
This video is super informative, thank you. I'm starting Concerta tomorrow. Wish me luck! I'll be posting updates to my comment
How’s it going? Im starting tmr
@@emilygreen9132 so the first couple days it worked well then after that I don’t feel any different [always lethargic] maybe a little boost of energy when I take it in the AM and then after that I just sweat, cold hands, irritation, more quiet in my head. Not a fan. I start feeling better when it wears off due to my lexapro. I hope it helps you.
@@emilygreen9132 oh and I barley eat now I lost a lot of muscle mass
@@Winterrberryyou still taking it to this day? Does the lack of appetite ever go away after a certain period of time? Also if you weren’t feeling good on it why did you keep on going? Any particular reason?
@@BottomG1337 I’m not taking it anymore. I’m taking adderall instant release which works best for me. On concerts my lack of appetite did not go away. I stopped taking it because I would feel good and focused for like an hour maybe, then I would just be irritated the rest of the day. I was focused but it was hard to stay motivated to be focused because I was not in the mood if that makes sense.
Ive been diagnosed with adhd (attentive non-hyper) for a few months now. Been on concerta for about a month now. (Im 14) Also yea, i have a relatively garbage sleep schedule. I have a problem where I take my medicine around 2-3 because that’s around when I wake up. Everything you’ve mentioned in this video is 100% equivalent to mine. I fortunately don’t have any issues with any side effects. Enjoyed the video mate, I’m currently on 56 mg.
Omg same
did it affect ur hunger at all?
Thank you for this. I just got diagnosed at 41 years old and i'll be trying concerta xr 18mg for the first time this weekend. I'm a bit on the fence about meds but I have to try and see for myself what the effects are. Hope you're well mate and keep up the good work.
@@GrimGrumBalls Methylphenidate fucked my head up quite a lot and was entirely unsuitable. Im 2 months on Elvanse, and it's a lot better than Methylphenidate but its not perfect and has some side effects like bad acid reflux, poor sleep quality, bad "come down" etc. Going to try dexedrine next and see how that goes. I'm also being assessed for autism so that could be why the meds aren't working as well as I had hoped 😅
Diagnosed at 78...
What would you say your negative side effects are on concerta at 36mg? I did get evaluated a few years ago and got put on strattera but I had so many bad side effects on it compared to good so and couldn’t keep up with the constant appointments about it due to work so I just stopped taking them and have went another 5years trying to manage on my own and taking antidepressants but I feel I NEED to be put on something that’s going to benefit me in life with the adhd symptoms some days are worse than others but if I’m ever going to do something with myself I need help. Lack of motivation for anything is a major major issue for me.
Hi bro I have some question about concerta, could you help me , thanks .
If so maybe ur dose is too low? Cus that would mean it’s pointless
Yes! Limit your caffeine. I’m weaning myself off over the next 7-10 days. I find that if I drink two coffees a day, and I don’t sleep well, I have so much anxiety.
Currently doing research for my 9 year old son literally at 3am he’s wide awake he started these 2 days ago I hope this can help him as he has told me that his brain is telling him and thinking of a bunch of things at once prior to this medicine
Ah also I just started concerta! I was wondering if I could potentially ask you some questions about it? I prefer email or something more private, I'm still getting used to talking about it. Hope to hear back!
I've been on concerta for 6 or 8 years now (don't remember exactly how long at this point lol). My advice would be to start as low as possible and go up until you find one that works..also supplement it with diet and exercise(but note that for me exercise lessons the attention aspect of the drug, so exercise strategically)..also once you find what works, don't get into the habbit of increasing the dose at any slight thing. Everything has a balance and people like us are basically using a medication to force our brains and nervous system to pay attention, be aware that its taxing on your body(it adds up over weeks months and years-and whatever you do if you start to notice your feeling burnt out be careful not to mistake that with needing a higher dose-thats a viscous cycle). And try to treat your body as cleanly as possible in terns of health. Additionayl keep track of when you start to feel sleepy and can fall asleep easily until you find the best time for you to take the meds. Lastly two important things: make sure to force yourself to eat some stuff at least throughout the day, and also remember to drink water-its easy to get dehydrated and not notice. I had nobody to help me when I started-I'm happy I can give someone else help and go full man mom on them. Good luck!
umbra hi you seem experienced with concerta i have a question. I went to my family doctor to talk about my focus problem and how it effects me for 10min and after 10min he prescribed me Concerta 18mg. I started taking it first day on Concerta 18mg i was more comfy to be social . Second day (Today) i took my concerta 18mg and i felt realy hyper i coudnt stop i was happy for no reason something seems off my family doctor did not even diagnosed me with adhd he just gave me Concerta
My question is
Should see specialst person on adhd?
I was realy hyper and happy for no reason is this normal? What should i do?
Thank you for your time!!
@@victoriabelucci6761 you definitely should ask your dr doctor about going to see a specialist just to be safe-that's what happened to me when I was young. I can only give an opinion based off my own experiences.The euphoric feeling can happen to some people, as the drug increases dopamine. The idea is that people with adhd have abnormally low resting levels of dopamine in the brain and the medication helps that as one of its aspects. As for hyper activity I have no idea, concerta can make your feel energized but not bouncing of the walls hyper? Ask your dr unfortunately that's not something I recognize!
umbra thank yo very much
umbra i called my doctor and he said "you are gettin used to the drug that can happen" do you remember anything like this when you just started the drug i know its long time age
I haven't been diagnosed with ADHD, but I have been diagnosed with ASC. I'm convinced I have co-morbid ADHD, and I'm going to ask my GP for both a referral for diagnosis AND a script for Concerta. I have an Aspie friend who swears by it. I've had difficulties with concentration, low boredom threshold and procrastination throughout my life. I'm a writer, and the internet has proven to be both a blessing and a curse for me. It's constantly there to distract me. I'm even thinking of shelling out for a stand-alone electronic typewriter, so that I no longer have any connection between word-processing and internet via my PC! If I have a deadline, such as with a competition, then I can usually get the task done. Otherwise, never!
What type of electronic typewriter are you thinking about? I was thinking about a handheld device for transportations/commuting.
18 mg methylphenidate did nothing for me but with 36 mg I get Starbucks syndrome. Hyperactive movements and hyperfocused. I got ADD and I'm not hyperactive normally. I'm wondering if I should lower to 27 or stick with 36 until I get used to it.
Methylphenidate fits fine in me with practicaly no side effects at all, now lisdexamphetamine gets me a little fryed tho is more potent/efficient
I have ADD (not hyperactive) and I started with Concerta 18 mg and the energy is so crazy
Great video! I can tell you really put a lot into your production.
Thanks! Yep, it's very time consuming but key for viewer retention!
ADHD Management Absolutely! I wish I could be as creative with my videos. I can barely squeak outa video with basic editing. You’re doing a great job!
@@journeytowellness7096 I use premiere pro, it's a great investment and doesn't take too long to learn tricks :)
ADHD Management I’m just using iMovie for now. Later I plan to upgrade to Final Cut Pro.
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Hoping to try Concerta. Vyvanse is such an expense option for too many adults. Even with coupons and insurance.
Very, very happy with my Concerta. I just have to be careful about my caffeine intake lol.
Vyvanse actually made me feel very euphoric but then stopped working without a benefit of focus. I was also overstimulated. So, it didn't work. I was prescribed Concerta but haven't gotten it yet. I have felt relaxed on Adderrall and may need to try it again but I didn't want it at first. Perhaps I'll end up on it again eventually if the Concerta fails.
Hi I have a question. I’m taking concerta ER. What’s the difference between concerta ER and concerta XL
ER is fast release XL is extended slow release
Do u have a video where you talk about the side effects you have experienced?
First day on Concerta. I feel calm and confidant. light headed a bit though. Glad I found your channel A+
Thank you. How do you fight the concerta appetite loss?
Lifting weights and cardio to encourage my appetite. Also intermittent fasting so I eat later in the day when I'll be starving.
@@ADHDMastery thank you. I will try that!
@@ADHDMastery Do you not get nousea or a bad stomach if you skip eating breakfast while taking methylphenidate? im on keto and l had to eat loads of fat in the morning because of the upset while taking Atomoxetine. Now first day on methylphenidate though.
@@basilika2136 no I personally don't experience it, others may. It works for me! I do find it kicks in more strongly after eating though.
Hi! I make sure i have a big meal (breakfast!) before taking concerta, and I find that having food in my tummy helps avoid nausea. My brother and I both have been, and I ask friends etc too and overtime you will be able to eat more on it.
I started Concerta at 27mg. The first day I felt amazing. Calm and productive. Same for day two. When day three came I was extremely sensitive and on day 4 I started having crying spells. Day 5 and 6 were the same with increased anxiety and obsessive thoughts. Not sure what's going on and will be contacting my doctor tomorrow.
One of my friends had the same issue and their doctor prescribed anti anxiety medications with it and they took them both and it was perfect.
I've been taking it for 2 years after taking adderall and for a few months. I switched because I didn't like the side effects of adderall. Sometimes it gives me the opposite effect. It's weird it makes me feel real lazy and clumsy at times. Never had a problem sleeping. Come to think about it i might have to change to something els again or not take anything at all. I was diagnosed ADHD 3 years ago
I was prescribed Concerta at age 13. It made me irritable and aggressive. I quit taking it soon after.