concerta=I am newly diagnosed.?
960839
I'm on short-acting Ritalin because I prefer it to the long-acting, slow release medications.  But here is a website about ADHD medications for adults:\n\nhttp://www.help4adhd.org/documents/WWK10.pdf
63753
what did your doctor advise? i believe it would be okay as long as you took extra care of yourself and took your vitimans like your supposed to. also stay away from stressful situations. i know its hard but just count to ten and stay calm. dont let the small stuff bother you. get as much rest as possible and stay off your feet as much as possible. no heavy lifting of course, limit your activities. dont clam up and stay in bed thats not what i am saying, just relax and watch everything closely and go to the doc anytime you feel something isnt right. it may get annoying but its your body and in the end its worth it.
244589
i took concerta (methylphenidate XR) in large quantities for a while actually for my ADHD...ive been on just about everything in that class of drugs for ADHD and i do remember experiencing some negative side effects...nausea being one of them...i never had this problem with the tablet form (ritalin) or adderall (tabs or caps)...unfortunately i didnt take concerta long enough to tell you how long it takes before that goes away...all i can tell you is to try and eat balanced meals the best you can...it might be hard sometimes because concerta/ritalin is a stimulant which suppresses appetite...but you will feel better...
587722
Hope you Consult your Doctor. There are to many meds and side efects to be playing the how much meds game. Just tell your Doctor how you feel and how the meds you got are or are not working and the 2 of you can make a better decision on what's best for you.
843654
My family is full of ADD and ADHD people, including myself!\n\nFirst, make an appointment and go to a REPUTABLE Doctor in the field of behavioral medicine to obtain a diagnosis. A good doctor will put you through several test that can take up to 2 hours or more to diagnose you. Once you are diagnosed, you and your doctor can decide on the best approach for your care. There is a new drug on the market for the treatment of ADD that is not a stimulant, it is called Strattera.\n\nStimulant abuse is very common with people who are ADD. It is a form of self-medicating. You MUST be very upfront with your doctor about your past history of drug abuse.\n\nGood luck to you.
186608
currently depakote, lamictal, and risperdal.  I'm extremely happy with my current "blend" -- I've previously (since my diagnosis 15 months ago) tried zyprexa, tegretol and so many combos and dosages.\n\n[I'm BP1 w/ rapid cycling]
153669
The imprint alza 18 is placed on Concerta 18 mg tablets.  Concerta is a methamphetamine used for ADD/ADHD.
177302
Yes, it could be a sign of an attack.  My head started hurting like yours is for about 5 months.  Then my balance and coordination went to hell in a hand basket!  And the vertigo!!!  It sucks!  I'd go to the neuro and ask for some Prednisone.
94946
I am.  I was finally diagnosed last month after being tested for 14 months.  I am now on Retilin, increasing my dosage each week until I am no longer falling asleep.  Have you seen someone for depression since these two go hand in hand?
1152187
Contact your doctor about it. Depending on your doctor you may need proof that you have ADHD. If that is the case you will need to contact who ever first diagnosed you with ADHD and/ or who first prescribed it for you.\nAlso, just because the amount you took as a kid worked, does not mean it will work the same as an adult.\nI was diagnosed at 16 took ritalin until I was 21 and stopped. I too recently realized that being on it again would benefit me greatly. I spoke to my doctor and he prescribed me some. It was that simple.\nBut it may not be that simple for you. And the ONLY legal way to obtain a prescritption medication, particularly a controlled one like ritalin is with a dr. prescription. It may be annoying but it is the safer, legal way to go about. There are more options availble out now and you may find one that works better.\nGood luck
248843
It could be any number of things.  Anyone who gives you a diagnosis over a computer is full of dung.  I'd talk to your family doctor first.  Are you taking any medications?  Doing any drugs?  I'd then talk to my school guidance counselor and see where they refered me.
825914
I hate to this, but you need to get back on your meds. I know it sucks, I know you might have some unpleasant side effects, but the hassles involved with the meds are better than the hassles stemming from the illness. I had a  roomate that had some of the same symptoms. His meds made him shake. So he would get off his meds and would deteriorate radiply. Your still young, I want you to remember this, with your condition, you are susceptible to alcoholism and drug addiction. I don't want you to find out the hard way and dig yourself a huge hole that will be hard to get out of. Please talk to someone close to you that can help. I'm changing my profile to allow you to email me for 48 hours if I can help further. i wish you the best.
459224
I think that you need to talk to your doctor and have him change the type of medication or the dosage because it sounds to me that you are still having manic/depressive episodes. My best friend went through this for months and they found out the medication was conflicting with other meds and they were just not effective. If nothing else get a second opinion!
886073
first of all you should go see a mental health doctor. they can diagnos you if you do in deed have a.d.d. my son was diagnosed at 5 yr old and is now 11 years old . its nothing to be ashamed of.. no matter what people say...he took meds for almost 5 years and now does not . . he is a very senitive ,bright, energetic.creative and very smart.but he struggles every day.its nothing to be scared of its not a disease..it just means you have to focus and work harder . thats all. if you end up on meds and you feel drugged or doped -up  . tell your doctor because that means its not the right medicine for you.there are lots of meds on the market 1 of them is bound to work for you if you and your mom decide to go that route.. hope ive helped
920986
1. 13\n2. Female\n3. I can't really remember I was 8 when I was Diagnosed, but I was looking back on some papers the other day and I was being eveluwated and I was given a Connors behavrile cheack lest and a I.Q. test and some other things that I can not remember.\n4. No because my dad doed not belive in the meds. although me mom is taking Ritlen.  Given the chance I dont thing I would take the meds. but I would try all of the other treatments that are aviable.  My faimly ignors the fact that a have a proublem, even though my grades a horrible.\n5. No...well Im in jr. high\n6. Yes sometimes I feel like a out cast and I feel unloved, but I have maney great friends that help me.\n7. I think I learn fast but I have trouble organizing it into my brain and writhing stuff out on paper.  I also get confussed eaisly and the my brain is just like a t.v. that is always flipping through the channles...all the time.\n8. Not really...sometimes I do play rough and stuff but I have never caused and serios acedents or any thing.\n\nIm sorry for any spelling/grammer mastacks that I tryped...
1133048
The doctor will be able to tell you with a simple blood test.  But it sounds to me like your just stressing over it and that may make these symptoms "new" to you.  You'll feel better tomorrow after you go to the doc.
145469
No one really knows for sure.  It's thought to be a combination of things from the way your brain behaves to the way you were raised.  We just don't know.\n\nI take it you haven't been formally diagnosed.  If not, please talk to your doctor.  There's nothing to be ashamed of and your doctor won't judge you.  Here's a link to help you understand a little of what you may be dealing with: