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Reviewer: Happy to be me now, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have severe ADHD and this medicine makes me feel more normal than with out it. I also have depression and it helps that as well.... I actuallt dont jave any sode effects either. Hope it continues to help me.
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Reviewer: Methylphenidate er, 35-44 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have taken Adderall or Concerta for most of my life and all of my adult life, ironically I'm currently hospitalized with a stage 4 wound located directly above my anus, During this hospitalization they lowered my Concerta from 54mg down to 27mg and upon my insistence and a request it has been increase to 36mg. I feel that 54mg would be a much more effective treatment.
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Reviewer: worriedmom, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Caregiver)
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My son recently switched to the generic Concerta made by Kremers - almost immediately he began having severe behavior problems, much worse than before. After doing some reading, it sounds like the generic is not equivalent - beware!
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Reviewer: joshua picerno, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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when i took this medicine it made me suicidal i could control what i was becoming i hurt people around me mentally and physically
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Reviewer: Ethan, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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This med does help me to concentrate on tasks better than I was able to prior to taking it. The side effects are not too bad. I do notice that I tend to yawn quite a bit when I'm taking it, but oddly, I'm not tired. It also gives me sweaty palms. Otherwise, I feel it is working well.
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