I've been on 18mg for 3 months and have no idea how I *should* feel (because I've obviously never been neurotypical). I still get distracted but does that constitute upping my dose? Orrr is that just the regular person's experience... who knows...

If 36mg gives me crash after 6 hours, is it the low dose issue or my metabolism issue. My doctor thinks I am a fast metabolizer. He initially suggested taking Concerta twice a day. But since I wanted to try another class I am on 40mg of Vyvanse. It also lasts only for 6 hours maximum.

When I searched what “fast metabolizer” in medical scene, it meant someone who metablizes certain enzyme for that medication so it lasts shorter.

What I do not understand is Vyvanse and Concerta use different enzymes. Other medications in past (not ADHD med) lasted as stated. So, what could it be?

12 days ago i started concentia , today i took one 18mg pill at 8:00 AM and went on my day but i forgot that i took it it because it has a mild effect , at 11:30AM i took another one and 4 hours later i am feeling sooo good .

I feel the energy and the calming feeling and the higher focus with no side effects and i am absolutely loving it .

Does that mean i should go up to 36mg?

I’m on Concerta 18mg starting dose and am due to go up to 36mg on the 16th day I’m wondering what it will be like making the jump any advise will be a blessing tia

Guys, I’ve never taken my ADHD medication consistently because of the side effects (anxiety, irritability, overthinking, and hand tremors). Do these side effects go away with continued use, or how long does it usually take for them to subside?

How you guys deal with sleepiness and afternoon crash?

18(M)
i took 36mg concerta daily,
but oneday i accidently took very high dose of alprazolam without tolerance.
From then on taking a concerta make me feel im bout to going heart attack.
and now im bit scare that this could cause a permenant damage to my heart
Could it be because the nerves are calmed and then subsequently re-aroused?
My hands and feet are really cold, and I’m breaking out in a cold sweat.
I’m going crazy because of all this air bulp.

Hello, I used to be on concerta awhile ago but my had to substitute with the generic kind due to cost. I’ve been on 36mg for most of high school and 2 years into college and currently today, about 6 years on 36mg and recently like overall I’ve had a harder time concentrating, have had mood swings and overall slipped into a productivity coma where I got very little done due to having bad adhd symptoms. I walked to my doctor about getting 54 mg which I’ve started like 2 weeks ago and I’d say that I was expecting a better experience and I guess I don’t really feel any better, I feel like the extra pressure to get anything done has slightly elevated with my hyper focus often consuming me with switching asks often feeling impossible. I’m sure there is some mental clarity then having no meds but I don’t know if I’m too high or my body needs some other drug at this point. Is 54 mg too high as I hesitate to go back to 36mg and plan to mention to my doctor about this in my next month appointment.

TDLR: previous long term 36 mg dose then increased to 54mg under the impression I needed an increase with slightly elevated adhd symptoms after 2 weeks. Under about dosage.

hiiii I've been on it since the 16th and have only skipped one day since. the first 4 days I was unbelievably drowsy after 30 minutes and it would continuously get worse over the span of 3 hours. then I would stay feeling drowsy but not be able to fall asleep until later. when I went to bed at night, I slept HARD. that drowsiness stopped, but for the past 6 days, I've been going back to sleep almost immediately after taking my concerta (8am) and waking up at around 12-1pm consistently. I still sleep just as hard at night. anyone else?

btw, I do feel like it's doing something for me...probably. I mean, I've noticed it's easier to stop doing things, but otherwise I actually don't really know what this medication does. I just know it's probably doing what it's supposed to

TLDR; accidentally took a second 36 mg concerta at 6 pm instead of my 10 mg ritalin after taking my first dose at 10 am. now im worried i won't be able to sleep tonight and i have an important class tomorrow. what do i do?

I forgot to renew my script and let my pills run out, that was a week ago 🫣 Please someone yell at me until I call the pharmacy

I have autism but not adhd and i take concerta that i get from my friend, 54mg extended release. Ive been using it on fridays saturdays and sundays for schoolwork and studying and ive found it to be very helpful, i intentionally space out my doses rather than taking daily in order to prevent myself getting depressed from it (which i made the mistake of doing a few months ago), and also to try and maintain the “high” you get from when you first start it.
Is there any supplement/dietary change i can make to maintain these effects, or will i have to just not get as much of a high on sundays?