Not Eating while on Concerta 54 MG/ can't be healthy

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My 10 yr old Grandson has been on Concerta for about a year and a half he was just increased about 2 or 3 months ago to 54MG and he has no appetite at all! I know that this drug has a product in it simular to diet pills like amphetimine but called something else, so how can this pill be good for the child or anyone for that matter. If he goes off the pill for a few days, he eats like a animal, he can't get enough, he's so depleted from not eating when hes on the concerta. My daughter doesn't want to hear any of this, she just likes how it calms him down but it makes him so moody, and with no appetite. Not to mention he gets very quiet and. Concerta might work for these kids but there suffering not us!!! Not to mention he has a hard time sleeping unless he takes the pill at 6:00 AM, and in the summer thats not possible. Help me Out !!!!!! T-Ann

danielgreen2 · Newbie Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 1

I took Ritalin for 8 years in elementary school (both are methylphenidate, they are just different brand names.

I am now 21, and a recreational drug user.

This is relevant for 2 reasons, as I have just started taking Concerta for school.

Firstly, I spend far less time 'drugged' now then when I was growing up.

Secondly, I smoke marijuana pretty much every and have done so for the last 4 years. I have learned that this is common with people who were heavily medicated with methylphenidate as a child. More so , I feel much more drugged while on Concerta than after smoking marijuana.

To this day I find it very difficult and painful to deal with memories of my childhood on methylphenidate.

I say this with the utmost sincerity and gravity.

IF YOU LOVE YOUR GRANDSON. TAKE HIM OFF 54MG CONCERTA.

There are other options, such as physical discipline.

If your grandson is using Concerta because your daughter feels it is easier to deal with him, she is a horrible and selfish person. By keeping him on this drug, you are causing him permanent psychological trauma and likely developmental damage.

If you would to talk with me more, please get in touch with me.

I don't want to post my email for fear of spam, however I already get alot of spam and this is a very important issue for me.

you an reach me at:
danielgreen2@rogers.com

Please state that it is regarding concerta in the subject.

If you don't get a reply please keep trying

Sincerely,
Dan Green

darkendojou · Newbie Joined: 04 Oct 2008 Posts: 1

I'm currently 21 and I've been on every adhd medication under the sun that has been proven to not have horrible side affects. Concerta I've felt is one of the better ones and I'm currently on it. Since my mom works in a hospital we ever never short on information about the medications even the stuff that was still in questionable content.

I was also on Ritalin and as well as impipramine which might be your solution but don't act yet. If he's not eating on concerta what they did for me when I was on ritalin was nurtion drinks, protein shakes. Especially the homemade natural kinds with fruits were my favorite. Concerta makes your mouth dry so he'll be compelled to drink it. He also might want to lower his intake. If 54mg is to much maybe get one bottle of 18 mg and one bottle of 27 mg. That'll total 45 which is a little lower and would help. I'm planning on doing something like that when I get back home. I use to do it with ritalin and it did work for a bit before my body just outgrew the drug completely. I don't know where he was before so I can't say whats the best course but so far you can get 18 mg, 27 mg, 36 mg, and 54 mg.

Also with smaller doses it'll ease off sooner and he'll be able to eat around 6:30 and sleep. If he doesn't sleep warm milk does counteract it. Also if it makes him moody alot of times thats caused by inactivity, try to get in active a little more. I go to the gym 4 times a week and as well as lifting my depression it keeps the moody part away.

I don't think its right to medicate him just because he's easier to deal with. I got that alot as a kid, I had the worst case of ADHD my school had scene as well as a sadistic streak. So I know how it feels to be medicated just for convince. I was once not allowed back if I didnt have a certain amount of ritalin in my system each day.

But if your still not liking the whole Concerta idea try Impipramine. I was on it for over 2 years and would still be on it if it wasnt for the fact I can't remember to take a pill every morning. It's a blood streaming release pill with means it takes two weeks to build up in the blood stream and doesnt have any of these side effects, or atleast on me they didn't. It just takes longer to get the full result and you have to take the pill every day or else the amount in your blood goes down a certain level and you dont get the maximum results.

Or you could do what I did for years. Try meditation, yoga, nature walks helps. I trained myself to concentrate to a just below normal level. Some people it doesnt work. But giving it a try won't hurt. I only stopped and took the short route (meds) was when I became a senior in college. To much work not enough time. Also being enrolled in material arts helped me a ton. It focused me and actually helped me not to drink and get drunk in later years. You get so use to being in control of your surroundings and always aware, feeling it leave is horrid.

Sorry this is so long and I know your post was over a year ago but I do hope this helps.
-F
p.s. if you have any questions just e-mail me at my school account eguarin1@mcla.edu

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