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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

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Condition Members Success
ADHD / ADD
1168
73%
Asperger Syndrome
111
77%
Autism / Autism Spectrum
81
74%
Tourette Syndrome & Tic...
37
70%
Depression
28
68%
Overall, 74% (1525 Members) find Concerta helpful
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Concerta Reviews

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But doctor changed meds when concerta was dosage needed to be changed.
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Currently taking. I think it works better than Vyvanse.
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Concerta was the first med we tried and the side effects were really quite harsh so we switched to adderall and that was not much better (as far as the side effects).
Working / Worked
Taken with Ritalin same experience as with Ritalin.
works ok wears off too soon in the day.
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working alright at 36mg, wears off pretty early in the day but also at times makes him zone out.
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Great when combined with Provigil helped fill in when the provigil pooped out.
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My son has just been put on this medication and he is a diffrent boy the only side effects are his appitie isnt as good and he doesnt sleep without melitonin to help
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It works for my kids.
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I believe it is very helpful.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: concerta
    The same chemical that makes up Ritalin (methylphenidate) is the same chemical that makes up Concerta. It's just that Concerta is a timed release fo... [More]
  2. Discussion: methylphenidate
    I've taken it, but not bipolar disorder. If you have bipolar disorder a stimulant *may* trigger manic episodes. I have ADD and I was on ritalin and ha... [More]
  3. Discussion: methylphenidate
    http://www.healthyplace.com/medications/methylphenidate.htm Check this out This is a great site :) xx [More]
  4. Discussion: methylphenidate
    That's Ritalin. [More]
  5. Discussion: methylphenidate
    I have not heard of that medication, but here is a Bump. You never know :) [More]

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