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 ... Show Full Comment

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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 been from parents or caregivers. If you want a good review don't listen to the parents. As a person who has been on this drug before, be careful and pay attention to your feelings. If you aren't a person with ADHD or ADD that has been on this drug, please don't say how it works to others. Check in with the people on concerta. Though I respect the intention behind the reviews, let the kids speak for themselves. Ask if they're struggling with anything and how you can SUPPORT them. I would also recommend talking to the schools or talking to your primary about accommodations in the school system. At the beginning of the school year I email all of my teachers to inform them that I have a 504 and I carry a copy with me at all times. Just because you don't see them struggling, doesn't mean they arent.
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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 ... Show Full Comment

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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 difficulty, relationships, brain fog, focus the list goes on I have them all. From all my own experience and seeing what my boys go through its not fair for people to judge and make negative comments on something they obviously don't know anything about or they would not judge. people should educate themselves about the topic 1st or you really don't have any business opening your mouth. Rant over!
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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 ... Show Full Comment

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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 whole day like I would. But when I started taking 54 mg (like I was told based on my body), I saw my attention improving more for a little while. Then my compulsion symptoms worsened drastically. I would usually be anxious and spend 1 hour on my compulsions, but this medication made me restless/anxious to the point I was spending 4-5 hours on my compulsions in a rapid pace. It was disturbing me to the point I would always feel horrible and exhausted and felt I was going uncontrollable. My compulsions and anxiety was still active while I was taking 18mg and 36mg, but 54mg was when these things happened. All I would say is be careful and if you’ve obsessive compulsive symptoms, make sure you get it treated along with the ADHD.
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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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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 ... Show Full Comment

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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 with my PMDD also.. Really the compulsive thoughts and irritability during the PMDD cycle. I highly recommend. I started on a low dose of 18 then was moved to 27. I am really enjoying the 27.. Going to keep on this for a while before trying to go up even more. I have read alot of comments that doctor started patients on a very high dose. I would recommend talking to your physician and getting a lower dose to try out our find a different doctor who cares. I hope this helps.
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