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Reviewer: sSlither, 13-18 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I am a 16 year old trans male. I started concerta in primary school and switched after 3 year due to severe depression and suicidal thoughts. I just re started it near the end of my junior year in high school. Its been working okay so far, but these comments kind of irk me. I can see how from a parents point of view this medication is working, but a good amount of these reviews I've seen have
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Reviewer: Annoyed mom, 13-18 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years
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It angers me when people say that Concerta etc.. is just for lazy parenting. I speak from personal experience and medical experience as a paramedic and now a nurse. My two boys are ADHD, both with different symptoms as well as I am too. I was diagnosed later in life as its very difficult to diagnose in girls especially when young. My whole life I have struggled with depression, anxiety, learning d
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Reviewer: Irene, 13-18 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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I have ADHD (inattentive/impulsive) with compulsive symptoms (related to anxiety) but my experience with this medication was mixed. On one hand, I saw improvement with this medication when I was taking 36mg maximum. I was doing my work and paying attention in class more than usual. I noticed I was socializing more often and found myself being productive rather than procrastinating through the who
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Reviewer: Mike P, 45-54 Male (Patient)
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I am a 54 year old healthy men, i have taken concerta for 8 years now. At first, the medication was working and now I have problem with my health. I have heart issue and after reading the side effect, I start questioning the drug.
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Reviewer: Canada, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have ADHD and PMDD they both love to right each other. I tried everything to calm the pmdd. I took ADHD medication as a kid and went off of it in my teen teen years. I am now 32 and have always been against medications. However I finally caved and tried concerta and it has worked wonders. I am excelling in life again and have been able to really focus and calm my anxiety/ nerves. Really helps wi
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