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(also known as Methylphenidate, MPH)

Methylphenidate belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, which is an uncontrollable desire for sleep or a sudden attack of deep sleep .

Methylphenidate works in the treatment of ADHD by ... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
ADHD / ADD
1826
72%
Asperger Syndrome
172
77%
Autism / Autism Spectrum
113
73%
Tourette Syndrome & Tic...
57
70%
Parents of Children wit...
13
100%
Overall, 74% (2338 Members) find Concerta helpful
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Concerta Reviews

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Working / Worked
So far so good :)
Working / Worked
After several treatments, this has worked for my child
Working / Worked
Worked well until my daughter started puberty. Then we had to switch. Problems were she lost weight and had problems eating while on the medication.
Working / Worked
I was but now I'm ttc so I can't take it.
Working / Worked
He has been on this for at least 6 years and it has been the best medicine to help him.
Working / Worked
son soon to be taken off this daughter is on a medium dose at the mo
Working / Worked
He is currently on 56mg of concerta. So far, so good
Son takes for ADHD may increase dose to see if it helps with the tics
Working / Worked
He was able to pay attention at school a little better.
it made hhis tics worst
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Lack of sleep on concerta 18mg
    Another vote for melatonin. That's what our son's doctor recommended for him before he was even on medication. He can't fall asleep naturally on his o... [More]
  2. Discussion: Lack of sleep on concerta 18mg
    I would speak to your pediatrician, but Melatonin (3mg) has done wonders with helping my 36 mg Concerta dose for my daughter. The body naturally produ... [More]
  3. Discussion: Lack of sleep on concerta 18mg
    Hi there, my 10 year old son has been on Concerta 18mg for about 4 months. At first we didn't notice too many side effects, but for the last 2 weeks h... [More]
  4. Discussion: Methylphenidate for tics.
    Has anyone had experience with Ritalin/Concerta? Which works better? XR Conerta or IM Ritalin.? I've always experienced paradoxical effects from... [More]
  5. Discussion: Concerta
    Dosage question for anyone who has used Concerta/Ritalin, Adderall/etc. At what point did you decide that it just wasn't cutting it and does anyone... [More]