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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
1827
72%
Asperger Syndrome
172
77%
Autism / Autism Spectrum
113
73%
Tourette Syndrome & Tic...
57
70%
Parents of Children wit...
13
100%
Overall, 74% (2339 Members) find Concerta helpful
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Concerta Reviews

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Working / Worked
Really helpful, Keeps me focused, and not as hyper. Does stunt my appetite tho
Working / Worked
Working but still struggling with anxiety and understanding "gray areas".
Working / Worked
im on 54 ml twice daily and only side effect i do have is mild stomach upset if i take it withut food
Working / Worked
So far it is working but they may have to go up on the mg.
Working / Worked
Helped concentration, not memory, frequent urination
Working / Worked
Worked good, but took a while to get acclimated to the right dosage. It made me real manic when I first started it, but after a while it worked well.
Working / Worked
Seems to work well for my son
Working
Working / Worked
my son has done great on this med. The one side effect he has had is sleeplessness. He has gone from all failing grades to A's and B's since taking Concerta.
Working / Worked
started 2 mos ago
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Concerta
    This is a psychiatrist and I can't stand her either. She gets things twisted around. Nurse was reading notes that she wrote during my last visit and... [More]
  2. Discussion: Concerta
    This is a psychiatrist saying this? If it's a general practitioner, switch now to a psychiatrist. Stimulants aren't addictive to those who have ADHD. ... [More]
  3. Discussion: Concerta
    Finally on my concerta. I don't see that it's doing any good. I'm still not functioning. She put me on 18 m a day, but that's extended release whic... [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]