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Global Patient Feedback for Concerta (Methylphenidate) ( Post a comment )
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make sure you talk to your kids if they are taking it about side affects
42 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It takes at least an hour to start working, so take it right away in the morning.
33 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It takes Ritialin awhile before it starts working, just hang in there and it will start working, I suggest if you have any of the side effects that do not go away please contact you Dr. immediately. Ritian is a good drug to help with memory in middle aged adults. Give it a try if you are having trouble remembering.
45 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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ask questions even if you know they come from stereotypes vs. real info, clearly discuss what impacts you should expect, how quickly they will occur and for how long they will last so that you can quickly discover the dosage and schedule that is optimal for you.
51 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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I took Ritalin when I was in intermediate school and didn't really notice a difference. I just recently started taking it again and now I do notice a big difference. Different medicines work for different people.
25 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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At least until they know how they react to the med, take it early so it doesn't cause insomnia, and watch out for loss of appetite.
53 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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talk to doctor about side affects
35 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Know that everyone is different and not all same medicines work for all.
47 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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Increase dosage slowly to find the most beneficial amount for you. It has helped me tremendously in my daily life.
41 year old Male
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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It has made a huge difference in my life.
54 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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check to see if it is right for you
47 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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make sure you start out on a low dose. It can make a child very edgy if doseage is too high. Once the ritalin wears off it can be like all at once they are ready to go NOW
50 year old Female
Posted: 2008-03-10 00:00:00
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