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Anyone else gone from 36mg to 54mg of Concerta XL and suddenly it no longer works?
Newbie here....was diagnosed with ADHD last month and was prescribed
concerta
xl
. 18mg for one week and then onto 36mg for 3 weeks. It felt like it was working fine and being effective but it was suggested that I go up to 54mg. I started 54mg last Monday 20th and I was expecting the sudden 'Woah!
Newbie here....was diagnosed with ADHD last month and was prescribed
concerta
xl
. 18mg for one week and then onto 36mg for 3 weeks. It felt like it was working fine and being effective but it was suggested that I go up to 54mg. I started 54mg last Monday 20th and I was expecting the sudden 'Woah!
ADHD2024
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
1 day ago
New to the group, so thought I would introduce myself 😊
Just starting my journey through titration with meds(currently 54mg
concerta
XL
) too high I feel. Just happy to know I'm not alone and not losing my mind 😊 well not totally.
Just starting my journey through titration with meds(currently 54mg
concerta
XL
) too high I feel. Just happy to know I'm not alone and not losing my mind 😊 well not totally.
Vicster111
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
1 month ago
Hypothyroidism & ADHD /meds
However, I was recently also diagnosed with severe adult ADHD, which I’m now taking medication for (methylphenidate /
Concerta
XL
slow release).
However, I was recently also diagnosed with severe adult ADHD, which I’m now taking medication for (methylphenidate /
Concerta
XL
slow release).
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
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concerta dosage being upped
Been on 36mg
concerta
xl
(the slow release kind) for a good while now and have moved up to 54mg on Tuesday. Since then I am noticing more anxiety and a change in mood - only slightly but not much else yet - my question is.
Been on 36mg
concerta
xl
(the slow release kind) for a good while now and have moved up to 54mg on Tuesday. Since then I am noticing more anxiety and a change in mood - only slightly but not much else yet - my question is.
Clarabell26
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
8 months ago
Concerta XL starting side effects
My 15 year old daughter has commenced 18mg concerta 4 days ago and is due to increase to 36mg after one week. We’re obviously not expecting to see any effect as yet but she is complaining of a constant heavy frontal headache. She isn’t complaining of nausea or a dry mouth. I’m unsure if it is the meds
My 15 year old daughter has commenced 18mg concerta 4 days ago and is due to increase to 36mg after one week. We’re obviously not expecting to see any effect as yet but she is complaining of a constant heavy frontal headache. She isn’t complaining of nausea or a dry mouth. I’m unsure if it is the meds
Willow789
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
9 months ago
Concerta XL early side effects
My 15 year old daughter has commenced 18mg concerta 4 days ago and is due to increase to 36mg after one week. We’re obviously not expecting to see any effect as yet but she is complaining of a constant heavy frontal headache. She isn’t complaining of nausea or a dry mouth. I’m unsure if it is the meds
My 15 year old daughter has commenced 18mg concerta 4 days ago and is due to increase to 36mg after one week. We’re obviously not expecting to see any effect as yet but she is complaining of a constant heavy frontal headache. She isn’t complaining of nausea or a dry mouth. I’m unsure if it is the meds
Willow789
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
9 months ago
Concerta XL and coca cola
Hi everyone. My son who is 18 has just taken his first dose of Concerta today and his ‘prescriber’ who is titrating him, doesn’t seem to want to answer the question about Coca Cola. I know you are supposed to avoid caffeine, but would it be ok to have the odd coke in the evening 2 to 3 times a week?
Hi everyone. My son who is 18 has just taken his first dose of Concerta today and his ‘prescriber’ who is titrating him, doesn’t seem to want to answer the question about Coca Cola. I know you are supposed to avoid caffeine, but would it be ok to have the odd coke in the evening 2 to 3 times a week?
Whitecarnation
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
10 months ago
Newbe
Hi I'm new here.. thank u. My name is Charity I'm a 60 yr old grandmoboy ther raising 2 grandkids a 16 yr old and a 9 yr old girl with ADHD/ODD, I've never delt with anything like her, she seems to get worse by the day. She is on Concerta, but it don't seen to help much.
Hi I'm new here.. thank u. My name is Charity I'm a 60 yr old grandmoboy ther raising 2 grandkids a 16 yr old and a 9 yr old girl with ADHD/ODD, I've never delt with anything like her, she seems to get worse by the day. She is on Concerta, but it don't seen to help much.
Charity63
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
9 days ago
9 year old son with Emotional Outbursts
My older son who just turned 9 today has ADHD and does well at school, but can often times during the week at home can say some terrible things to my wife and I and even his 7 year old younger brother.. We started him on Guanfacine and thought it was having a good effect but as we upped his dosage we
My older son who just turned 9 today has ADHD and does well at school, but can often times during the week at home can say some terrible things to my wife and I and even his 7 year old younger brother.. We started him on Guanfacine and thought it was having a good effect but as we upped his dosage we
acfowlie
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 month ago
Do people find a protein breakfast helps with ADHD meds? If so when do you eat, before, with or after?
Hi I was on concerta 54mg, I found this was too high a dose for me, got a major crash around 3.30 every day and was getting bouts of anxiety throughout the day and constant from about 3pm. I've started elvanse 30mg today to see how I go with that. Been reading a good high protein meal helps the meds
Hi I was on concerta 54mg, I found this was too high a dose for me, got a major crash around 3.30 every day and was getting bouts of anxiety throughout the day and constant from about 3pm. I've started elvanse 30mg today to see how I go with that. Been reading a good high protein meal helps the meds
Vicster111
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
1 month ago
Guanfacine
My 7 yr old son with adhd who had been taking Concerta recently had Guanfacine added and takes it in the afternoon. The results have been amazing. For a week almost no issues at all. My wife and I couldn’t believe it. But last night he was extremely difficult when it was time for homework. Lost his temper
My 7 yr old son with adhd who had been taking Concerta recently had Guanfacine added and takes it in the afternoon. The results have been amazing. For a week almost no issues at all. My wife and I couldn’t believe it. But last night he was extremely difficult when it was time for homework. Lost his temper
Formyson8
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 month ago
Defeated mom new to group-child w/ ADHD & ODD and running out of options
Hi All. I'm new to the group. My son is 12yo with ADHD and in past couple of years, was also diagnosed with ODD. Meds tried: 4 of the typical stimulants, all of which seemed to make him agitated and/or aggressive, Straterra (did nothing), Guanfacine & Clonidine did nothing for impulsivity or typical
Hi All. I'm new to the group. My son is 12yo with ADHD and in past couple of years, was also diagnosed with ODD. Meds tried: 4 of the typical stimulants, all of which seemed to make him agitated and/or aggressive, Straterra (did nothing), Guanfacine & Clonidine did nothing for impulsivity or typical
paperblue
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 month ago
using guanfacine for adhd
My son was on Adderral and it worked well but he had to continuously take higher dosages. We switched to Concerta which was working during the school day but then in the late afternoon and evening we had many issues with his behavior. We had been giving him a dose in the afternoon but that prolonged
My son was on Adderral and it worked well but he had to continuously take higher dosages. We switched to Concerta which was working during the school day but then in the late afternoon and evening we had many issues with his behavior. We had been giving him a dose in the afternoon but that prolonged
Formyson8
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 month ago
Any treatments when meds cause too many side effects
12 yo with Tourette’s diagnosed first and later ADHD inattentive. We’ve tried Jornay, Adderal, Concerta, intuniv and Strattera for ADHD and all have made her tics more frequent and noticeable. We stopped meds about 3 weeks ago and her tics have returned to being barely noticeable. She doesn’t want to
12 yo with Tourette’s diagnosed first and later ADHD inattentive. We’ve tried Jornay, Adderal, Concerta, intuniv and Strattera for ADHD and all have made her tics more frequent and noticeable. We stopped meds about 3 weeks ago and her tics have returned to being barely noticeable. She doesn’t want to
Lanego
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 month ago
CBT and sticking to therapy
I have been diagnosed with ADHD for two years now. I have been on methylphenidate in different forms, Concerta, and Ritalin. Currently, I am on a 60mg dose of Ritalin (IR). I started therapy, more specifically Mindfulness-Integrated CBT, 3 months ago. After reading about it, I felt like it could help
I have been diagnosed with ADHD for two years now. I have been on methylphenidate in different forms, Concerta, and Ritalin. Currently, I am on a 60mg dose of Ritalin (IR). I started therapy, more specifically Mindfulness-Integrated CBT, 3 months ago. After reading about it, I felt like it could help
Mammad1379
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
1 month ago
ADHD Guanfacine HCL
Does anyone have experience with the extended release guanfacine hcl to treat ADHD? My kiddo just received that prescription and after reading about it, I am quite hesitant to have her try it as it is not as straight forward as Vyvanse or Concerta. I'm also concerned bc she has been diagnosed with low
Does anyone have experience with the extended release guanfacine hcl to treat ADHD? My kiddo just received that prescription and after reading about it, I am quite hesitant to have her try it as it is not as straight forward as Vyvanse or Concerta. I'm also concerned bc she has been diagnosed with low
PinkMamabear1990
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 months ago
switching from adderall to Concerta
our sons doctor just submitted a script for Comcerta. My son was taking adderall and it worked great for about a month with each dosage increase. But now we are at 50 mg a day total and after 6 great weeks all symptoms have returned. Has anyone had success when switching from adderall to concerta for
our sons doctor just submitted a script for Comcerta. My son was taking adderall and it worked great for about a month with each dosage increase. But now we are at 50 mg a day total and after 6 great weeks all symptoms have returned. Has anyone had success when switching from adderall to concerta for
Formyson8
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 months ago
toodeloo Strattera
I’ve been taking atomoxetine since the beginning of 2024. I've been Slowly working my way up from one 10mg capsule/day (and now back down). At 25mg/day now. When I start taking a higher dose I like how I feel for about 2 weeks then it starts becoming less effective. I was taking 20+20 for a week but
I’ve been taking atomoxetine since the beginning of 2024. I've been Slowly working my way up from one 10mg capsule/day (and now back down). At 25mg/day now. When I start taking a higher dose I like how I feel for about 2 weeks then it starts becoming less effective. I was taking 20+20 for a week but
starsallover
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 months ago
Focalin comedown
My son (11) has been on Focalin XR for about 2 months (5mg the first month - no effect, and now 10mg). We've noticed that around 7pm, he often can get super down and sad. It's not every night, but it's at least a couple times a week. Sometimes he can identify something bothering him, but other times
My son (11) has been on Focalin XR for about 2 months (5mg the first month - no effect, and now 10mg). We've noticed that around 7pm, he often can get super down and sad. It's not every night, but it's at least a couple times a week. Sometimes he can identify something bothering him, but other times
AlltheLegos
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 months ago
Headache and foggyness
I'm starting to get headache and foggyness on my adhd medications. I take concerta and ritalin.I take my medication and my head hurts. I also drink caffeine and that sometimes makes it worse.
I'm starting to get headache and foggyness on my adhd medications. I take concerta and ritalin.I take my medication and my head hurts. I also drink caffeine and that sometimes makes it worse.
daybyday365
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 months ago
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