Ritalin makes me tired, just switched to Concerta. OPINIONS!

mkdickinson89
mkdickinson89 Posts: 3
in Motivation and Support
Hello,

So brief history. I have anxiety and on and off depression. I was gaining alot of wait with cymbalta so my doc put me on 200mg wellbutrin. This worked well but then I started eating like crazy, craving carbs so bad! After a few more sessions my doctor diagnosed me with ADD (adult one? im 24?). So I started Ritalin ER 20mg twice a day. Worked so well for the 1st week with concentration, not snacking, but then I became SO tired only 2 hours after initial dose, took second dose and would not pick back up. Now I have been prescribed 54mg Concerta. Anyone been on this? help with focus? alertness? does it make you tired? eat more? THANKS!

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  • wardbri09
    wardbri09 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi there,

    My son is on Concerta 27mg for ADHD. He's been on it for almost 1 year. I can tell you from our experience that he has maintained his weight since he stopped Ritalin and started Concerta. He has always had sleeping issues so he takes 6mg of Melatonin at night to help him go to sleep. Both medications have sort of suppressed his appetite, so I make sure our meals are routine and he also drinks a supplemental nutrition shake. I have had nothing but GREAT reviews from his teachers at school. He has not had any bad grades or behavior issues since starting the Concerta. He's able to focus more on instructions and tasks at hand. He takes it around 6:30am and it lasts until around 3:00pm. He has done very well on it and my husband and I are pleased. I hope this has helped a little.
  • Kitteneyes01
    Kitteneyes01 Posts: 125
    My sister uses concerta, makes her lose weight. I'm not sure if that's a good thing since she's already so skinny. Maybe I should get me some ;) Lol

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