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Hi, @Rachel1994.
I’m not a doctor, but I do know that Methylphenidate (the drug in Concerta) passes completely from the body in less than 24 hours. The “withdrawal” symptoms only last for the few hours it takes for the last of the dose to wear off.
Can you keep track of the effects, hour by hour, for a few days, starting from just before you take it until the end of the day? Do this for several days, and you’ll see if there’s a pattern.
It could be that your dose is too high. Or maybe you’d do better on a different form of Methylphenidate, such as Biphentin or Ritalin SR. You and your doctor need to discuss this.
Another possibility: Are you taking branded Concerta or a generic? Most generics are NOT bio-equivalent to the branded version, and can cause the problems you describe.
You may want to talk to your pharmacist about this too. Often, they know more about medicines than doctors!
P.S. – The monthly hormonal roller-coaster ride can have a big effect on how meds work in women and girls grom week to week. And peri-menopause can make it a whole new ballgame. In my case, it meant having to change from Concerta (which I’d taken for years) to Biphentin.
Something else to discuss with your doctor!
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