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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
1168
73%
Asperger Syndrome
112
78%
Autism / Autism Spectrum
81
74%
Tourette Syndrome & Tic...
37
70%
Depression
29
69%
Overall, 74% (1527 Members) find Concerta helpful
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Concerta Reviews

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Working / Worked
Worked well for ADHD until he developed a tic and stutter
Only side effect has been decreased appetite at lunch but he has made up for it at his other mealssnacks. His growth has not been affected.
Working / Worked
My son is very good for most part of the day. It just seems to wear off to soon.
Working / Worked
it worked, too expensive and not subsidized
This is ritalin for adults. I take 27 mg daily; a higher dose made me jumpy. It does a great job of regulating energy mood and cogntive functions. No side effects.
Working / Worked
Worked very well. Decided to change him because of the reviews we read about dangerous side affects. Killed his appetite.
Working / Worked
Has worked the best, but he hates swallowing it. Little to no side effects noticed.
Working / Worked
It works great for my daughter (13 yrs old), with no noticeable side effects.
Working / Worked
My dear daughter is 10. She has auditory processinglanguage processingbasically learning disabilities. I homeschool and she has been a handful. It got to the point where we both had signs of depression. For a couple years Ive gone for help to see exactly what her problems were. Ive always felt she was ADD. Finally a psychologist veried she was ADD. Professionals in the past denied thats what she had Well I did not want to put her on Concerta. We did. She is wonderful.
Working / Worked
Until about 3 to 4 months ago the medication appeared to be working well in conjunction with talk therapy; all of this seems like a futile effort and I'm not getting any younger. The only side effects detected seem to be severe dry mouth.
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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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