concerta 54mg/ weightloss

schaaf · Newbie Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Posts: 19

Hello! My child suffers from ADHD and he has been on concerts 54mg for quite some time. What troubles me is that ever since he has been on this drug his appetite is decreased and he lost a lot of weight. I am very worried and I don’t know if I should take him off this drug because of that.

therine · Silver Member Joined: 14 Nov 2001 Posts: 280

Hello! I am using concerta 54 to treat narcolepsy, but there is a big difference between me ( I am 35, male ) and a child. Maybe I am taking the drug better. I had no problems what so ever. I am awake and alert, have been even driving since being on this med. From time to time would I get a mild headache but that is all of the side effects. I think you should probably get your child off this drug and consult his doctor about getting another one.

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My son was on concerta 54 for ADHD and did well but his apetite did seem to slow so we reduced it to 36 and he is doing better. I also take him to the MD about every 4-6 weeks to be weighed so we track his weight to where it should be to his height since he is on Concerta. We tried Stratera but it didn't work at all for him. We haven't tried the new patch but you might want to try Stratera for your child - it might work for him and is not a stimulant.

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umm i have been on concerta for my adhd for 2 years and i take 74mg of it i have to take two seperate pills because they only make up to 56mg, so i take a 56mg and an 18mg but umm i tend to gain weight

kay81 · Newbie Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 84

if you are worried it's probably with good reason. you know more than any of us if your child really needs to be on this drug or not and if he is benefitting from it or not in regards to his adhd. you can find more natural ways to try and treat him, especially depending on his age, you may want to second guess the short and long term effects any adhd medications may have on your child.
i'm a 25 year old woman who was told i needed to be on ADD drugs as early as age 6. i learned how to deal with my attention and learning difficulties on my own and from junior high through high school maintained a B average.
i didn't have to start taking medicine until college since there's obviously a lot more factors to make it harder for those with ADD/ADHD.
after my experience with medications used to treat these disorders i would never put a child under the age of 18 on them, but that could very well just be my opinion. i do believe seeking alternative treatments would be helpful, and if not at least starting with the absolute lowest dose possible.

take care

vballplyr247 · Newbie Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

I do not take concerta every day, only when I think I'll need it, such as on days of tests and when I have a lot of time to study. Besides moderate headaches coming off the medication, I've experience loss of appetite to the point that I'll even refuse to eat food put in front of me. The only solutions I have found is Advil for my headaches and force myself to eat in small portions. Big meals are more intimidating, so snacking on grilled chicken, 100-calorie packs, applesauce, etc. helps keep my caloric intake up to where it should be. For once, I don't feel bad about snacking!

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I intially lost weight when i started concerta 54mg. but that was in the first 6 months because you do loose your appetite. Maybe he could be on a lower dose.l Check with your Doctor.

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Hello! I am using concerta 54 to treat narcolepsy, but there is a big difference between me ( I am 35, male ) and a child. Maybe I am taking the drug better. I had no problems what so ever. I am awake and alert, have been even driving since being on this med. From time to time would I get a mild headache but that is all of the side effects. I think you should probably get your child off this drug and consult his doctor about getting another one.
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