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Meerkatgal

Updated 1y ago

Improvement in Hyperactivity/Impulsivity on Concerta?

Hey. Anyone women experience their hyperactivity/impulsivity improving on Concerta but their attention symptoms not as much? Adderall and Vyvanse made me too jittery but we’re better for attention. I do best on IR Ritalin but sadly can’t just take that a few times a day, only as a PM booster, due to legit addiction concerns. Just want to know peoples experiences.

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Ekm

2y

I’m in the same boat, concerta helps me not be so impulsive and jittery, but I still can’t control my focus at all. Adderall helped me with focus but I was a jittery mess. Don’t know what to do about it.
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Meerkatgal

2y

I’ve also tried Focalin. Literally nothing gets it all. Guanfacine made me even more impulsive and faint without knowing it. Cost me my masters degree program.
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Meerkatgal

2y

So hey. At least this combo somewhat helps my focus, helps my impulsivity/hyperactivity. And doesn’t make me hypomanic.
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Meerkatgal

2y

Or faint
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Meerkatgal

2y

So happy it’s not just me lol
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SAMHAIN

2y

Well you specified a qualifier so i guess my input isn't valid enough for you 🙃
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Brookevc

2y

yes. i was recently diagnosed/starting meds and this is the first one i’m on. i cant maintain attention unless i force myself to pay attention to it, like how i had to unmedicated. would it be recommended to bring this up to my mom? (i’m 17 lmao)
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Meerkatgal

2y

Yea. And or your doc. It can take several different formulations of meds to find what works for you.
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Meerkatgal

2y

I’m years into this journey
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Meerkatgal

2y

And Samhain, I apologize if you didn’t feel welcome. I’d love to hear about your experiences.

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