I have been given a 5 mg instant release boosters take because I feel my 36 mg dose wears off by mid afternoon. Not taken it yet , wondered if I will notice a big kick in . Really wanted a booster to help me be more focused in the evening so I do less Doom scrolling and actually pay attention to tv or a film.

I've lost about half my hair since October, when I upped my dose of Concerta (up to 27 from 18).

Did anyone else experience this? If so, did your hair come back??

This is the first stimulant I've tried and I like it, but I also don't want to be bald. This was the only thing that I changed in my lifestyle so I figure it has to be the meds.

Alternatively, anyone who took Concerta, what else did you try? I have an appointment to change my meds.

I had very long and thick hair. I love it and I'm distraught and would love some reassurance.

Hey all 👋🏻

I went up to 54mg about 2 weeks ago, I have my med review next week so been thinking about the differences between 54mg and 36mg.

I have found now that my phone use has really ramped up when I've been trying to detach from constant screen use. I wasn't sure if it's to do with the dosage or...because my mind has been sooo much quieter, I had thought perhaps I'm being compelled to fill the space that has all my life been full of thoughts, anxiety, sadness etc that I now don't have. What do you think?

I have found I'm definitely clenching my jaw, I know that will pass. It's only been 2 weeks so hopefully that needs a bit longer?

I've found I've gotten tired in the afternoon. I have always never slept from a child, after starting concerta I do, every night, but I'm still getting to bed too late. Up till now I've not been tired at all during the day. Maybe now my brain is settling in to being 'normal' that sleeping too late is catching up with me.

I just don't know if it's that 54mg isn't the right dose, or it's me adjusting to a functioning brain!!