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Metaphysic
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Aug 04, 2018 at 08:07 PM
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I used to take 72mg in the morning but now I only need 36mg. Now I probably only need 18mg because I get too much anxiety from it now. How is this possible? 18mg is the lowest dose.
I use Concerta for chronic fatigue syndrome. I think my focus is getting better now though. Without the 36mg I can't get out of bed and if I force myself out of bed, I can barely move normal. I'm a complete zombie. Would Vyvanse make me less anxious? I tried Vyvanse before at 30-60mg and was fine but now I have anxiety. SSRI for anxiety? Benzo? Those make my focus really really bad.. |
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Aug 06, 2018 at 07:38 AM
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I have some experience with Ritalin. That's the same as Concerta, except Concerta is a timed release formulation. They are both forms of methylphenidate. When I took it in 2012, I got an uncomfortable side effect - I felt a lot of tension in my facial muscles. I don't remember what does I was on. My pdoc reduced the dose, and that tense feeling went away. Right now I'm taking 20 mg of Ritalin daily.
You seem to be benefiting from taking a stimulant, so you might want to play with the dose before you change to a different med. Definitely talk to your doctor about this, explaining the benefit you receive, as well as thr troubling side effect. I would be interested to know how you do on a different dose, or a different med. I'm trying to learn more about this stimulant drugs. |
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Nov 14, 2019 at 11:43 PM
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Wish me luck and Focus... My new doctor is switching me from Ritalin 20 mg in Am, (& 10 mg in PM if I need it)... too 60 mg Concerta once a day.... In the hope I will have better concentration/focus through out the whole day, instead my concentration/focus yoyoing up & down throughout the day...😐 Here’s hoping it helps...
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Nov 16, 2019 at 10:51 AM
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I have an SSRI for anxiety that thus far balances with concerta as I know stimulants can make anxiety worse. I also have a fast acting benzo if needed. As always, different combos work for different people and you need to weigh benefits vs negative effects.
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Nov 16, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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I was prescribed Citalopram for my Anxiety but am a bit afraid to start it with the switch to Concerta 60 mg from Ritalin 20mg-30mg. Just feeling to much change at one time... I might not know which is causing a problem if I have any. What do you all think? Start both or Start Concerta and wait for a few days then start Citalopram...
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Nov 17, 2019 at 05:13 PM
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I would say to always make only one change at a time.
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