Re: Increase in Meds Needed?

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To elisa~

I joined this site in search of a support network as well as to research information about medications. I was prescribed 36 mg. Concerta at the end of April. (the extended release) Initially, it seemed to “change my life”. My focus was sharp, my social skills improved, my confidence improved, and I was even able to be far more patient and calm with my 3 small kids. Fast forward one month, I was prescribed a second pill to take late afternoon, as I struggled with the 4-5 p.m. chaotic time of day. It also seemed to help a lot, although I went through about a week of insomnia, but that subsided. Fast forward another month, I really feel like it has plateaued. I almost wonder if I didn’t take it one day if I would even notice. I wondered if maybe my dosage should be upped, although technically I should only have to take one a day as it’s supposed to extend over 12 hours. My dr. thought maybe my body just metabolized it faster. I’ve heard good things about the ER Adderall, and I’m seriously considering asking my doctor if I can switch.

Also, I would like to add that somewhere in between all of this, the pharmacist gave me generic pills. They did not work AT ALL, and once I started researching I went back to my pharmacist and requested the brand name Concerta. It costed me a fortune, and even though it’s not working like it did at first, it does help a little.

Any ideas? Suggestions? Similar experiences?

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