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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Concerta
Question: What is an alternative to concerta for a 12 year old boy?
I am trying to learn more on behalf of my mother who has custody of her great-grandson.
I am trying to learn more on behalf of my mother who has custody of her great-grandson.
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
There are several alternative stimulant medications to Concerta. Some of these include Adderall, Vyvanse, and Focalin. All are equally effective and equally safe, it's just a matter of trying these medications until one is found that works particularly well.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
There are several alternative stimulant medications to Concerta. Some of these include Adderall, Vyvanse, and Focalin. All are equally effective and equally safe, it's just a matter of trying these medications until one is found that works particularly well.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Is it true that these medications effect children differently than adults? I take adderall 40mg. I'm 56, healthy with absolutely no focus. I took one of his Concerta (not sure of dosage) because he seems to be having too many side effects. I know I'm not supposed to but I wasn't sure a child could express how he feels. I wanted to know what he may be experiencing. The awful effect on me is what's prompting my questions. I would never want to be on Concerta.
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
No, these medications affect adults MUCH differently than children. I strongly recommend not taking his Concerta anymore. The way your child experiences it is not at all how you experience it.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
No, these medications affect adults MUCH differently than children. I strongly recommend not taking his Concerta anymore. The way your child experiences it is not at all how you experience it.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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