What does it feel like being on Concerta?

Concerta may cause dopamine levels to rise quickly when taken in very high doses, which can result in a euphoric feeling, or a high. Because of that, Concerta can be abused and can lead to dependence.

What Concerta does to the brain?

Concerta works by increasing levels in your brain of two neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) called norepinephrine and dopamine. Increasing these neurotransmitter levels helps to stimulate your brain, which can improve the symptoms of ADHD.

Can you get hard on Concerta?

17) that ADHD medications containing the active ingredient methylphenidate — which includes common drugs such as Ritalin and Concerta — can cause erections that last more than four hours.

What’s better Concerta or Ritalin?

Concerta has a long, steady release pattern, while the short-acting Ritalin releases more quickly and the level drops between doses. This creates more hills and valleys in your blood level. Some people do better with the long release of Concerta while others may need the quicker action of Ritalin.

Does Concerta make you cry?

Concerta is a stimulant medication that works to relieve the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Due to its stimulant effects, people may feel sadness or fatigue when it wears off. People call this the “Concerta crash.”

Does Concerta make you angry?

People who take Concerta may experience irritability and anxiety as common side effects. Concerta can also cause or worsen symptoms of mental illness, such as hallucinations, and it may increase aggressive behavior among children or teens.

How long does Concerta take to peak?

Following oral administration of CONCERTA®, plasma methylphenidate concentrations increase rapidly reaching an initial maximum at about 1 hour, followed by gradual ascending concentrations over the next 5 to 9 hours after which a gradual decrease begins.

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What should you not take with Concerta?

Common medications that may interact with Concerta include:

  • anticoagulants (blood thinners), such as warfarin, or other drugs that have blood thinning effects such as aspirin or NSAIDs.
  • anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin, phenobarbital, or primidone.