Reviewer: Matti, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have had my suspicions for a while now and finally decided to get tested for ADHD. I was diagnosed Jan. 12, 2021 and started on concerta with a 18mg dose shortly after this. I haven't been on it long enough for those close to me to see differences, however, I myself have been blown away by the changes. My metacognition (essentially my ability to step outside of my thoughts and analyze the ... Show Full Comment

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I have had my suspicions for a while now and finally decided to get tested for ADHD. I was diagnosed Jan. 12, 2021 and started on concerta with a 18mg dose shortly after this. I haven't been on it long enough for those close to me to see differences, however, I myself have been blown away by the changes. My metacognition (essentially my ability to step outside of my thoughts and analyze them) has been way easier, and I am able to focus on my behaviours and reactions rather than just reacting without prior thought. I have also been way more patient with those around me, and have had way more self control when it comes to prioritizing what thoughts need to be shared in a conversation. This has been especially helpful in my workplace, as well as in my marriage. I have also discovered that I am much more focused in task completion. Often I was running late because I would lose track of time while trying to half finish as much as I could in a day. Now, I am able to prioritize and keep track of time. I'm not perfect at it, but I am so much more on track just in a month, then I have been in my entire life. Looking forward to transforming my habits and eventually coming off of concerta!
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Reviewer: badtime, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Was recently diagnosed with ADHD and this was the first med we tried. Severe dizziness, nausea and vomiting and feeling like I was in a haze or drunk all the time- didn't feel safe to drive. Stopped after 2 weeks because side effects were so severe. 0/10

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Was recently diagnosed with ADHD and this was the first med we tried. Severe dizziness, nausea and vomiting and feeling like I was in a haze or drunk all the time- didn't feel safe to drive. Stopped after 2 weeks because side effects were so severe. 0/10
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Reviewer: Em, 13-18 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I'm a 17 year old Female in collage. I was diagnosed in May 2019 with severe adhd. They where jumped way to fast over to concerta. don't know the legal doses, in other countries. My doctor put me on the highest dose allowed 54mg depot. I'am not a big fan of the side effects I've lost 78.6 ibs 35.8 kg in less than 2 months. Is that normal?

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I'm a 17 year old Female in collage. I was diagnosed in May 2019 with severe adhd. They where jumped way to fast over to concerta. don't know the legal doses, in other countries. My doctor put me on the highest dose allowed 54mg depot. I'am not a big fan of the side effects I've lost 78.6 ibs 35.8 kg in less than 2 months. Is that normal?
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Reviewer: PeterBert, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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In addition to my previous comment, if you have anxiety, depression, tics, overall nervous and jittery, trouble even talking... Like I did, ask your doctor about straterra which is not a stimulant drug and will maybe actually help these comorbidity symptoms rather than amplify them. Concerta although maybe helped focus at first, all the side effects clouded me more. Anyways straterra seems to b ... Show Full Comment

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In addition to my previous comment, if you have anxiety, depression, tics, overall nervous and jittery, trouble even talking... Like I did, ask your doctor about straterra which is not a stimulant drug and will maybe actually help these comorbidity symptoms rather than amplify them. Concerta although maybe helped focus at first, all the side effects clouded me more. Anyways straterra seems to be working for me so far, maybe will with others ho have anxiety amplified on concerta.
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Reviewer: PeterBert, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year

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To each their own ! Probably why there are different medication options. Happy to read that this medication worked wonders to others. For me I felt always nervous inside, speedy and jittery. Anxiety, followed with depressive behaviors, tics... the works! Switching at this moment to strattera which is not a stimulant like concerta and others. Supposed reduce anxiety and tics. So far only 4 day ... Show Full Comment

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To each their own ! Probably why there are different medication options. Happy to read that this medication worked wonders to others. For me I felt always nervous inside, speedy and jittery. Anxiety, followed with depressive behaviors, tics... the works! Switching at this moment to strattera which is not a stimulant like concerta and others. Supposed reduce anxiety and tics. So far only 4 days and on strattera and even if it supposed to take longer for full effect and still taking concerta at same time for 10 days total diminishing the dosage to full stop after 10 days, I notice a huge difference on my anxiety and nervousness, not jittery and feel like I was on some kind of speed drug. Just hope everything will pursue in the right direction after time and stopping concerta completely ! I know strattera can also be taken with a stimulant if needed.
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