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Does Concerta Cause Drowsiness?
Can concerta make you do everything a little slower and get sleepy more often and more quickly. My child is taking this medicine for ADHD (Executive function issues, working memory, focus) and it seems that sense they have been taking it they are more tired than usual and it is taking twice as long for them to get there school work done. They also seem to generally moving around much slower with no sense of urgency
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
Hello,
I understand your concern. What you describe are not known side effects of Concerta. It contains methylphenidate, which is a stimulant. It does decrease anxiety, which may manifest with a more calm and laid back behavior and this is normal.
However, if you still are concerned about your child's performance, I recommend you talk to their pediatrician in order to get a more thorough evaluation.
Wishing you all the best
I understand your concern. What you describe are not known side effects of Concerta. It contains methylphenidate, which is a stimulant. It does decrease anxiety, which may manifest with a more calm and laid back behavior and this is normal.
However, if you still are concerned about your child's performance, I recommend you talk to their pediatrician in order to get a more thorough evaluation.
Wishing you all the best
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