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I've recently become unusually sensitive to sunlight. This seems to coincide with starting concerta, and apparently it may be an unlikely but documented side effect (PDF) though I haven't been able to find very much info on it. So even with sunscreen, a 4-block walk on a cloudy day can mean that I burn. I've started buying different sunscreens with the highest SPF I can find and so far nothing seems to make much of a difference. [more inside]
posted by bunderful on Apr 27, 2013 - 5 answers

Do you take weekends off or longer "holidays" from your ADHD meds? Why or why not? [more inside]
posted by sister nunchaku of love and mercy on Mar 17, 2013 - 13 answers

What's the deal with Generic Concerta? [more inside]
posted by aydeejones on Mar 3, 2012 - 4 answers

I'm another Mefite who was prescribed Adderall. I've been on it for 5 years. Lo and behold is the shortage of 2011-2012. What meds should I discuss switching to with my doc at my upcoming appointment. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 6, 2012 - 13 answers

I'm concerned about my fiancée's mental health. I don't know much about this stuff. Help! Novel-length details within. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 30, 2010 - 46 answers

I'm looking for advice on how to exercise effectively but safely on ADHD medication. My heart rate has been jumping up to about 170 (90% of the heart rate zone for a 40 year old woman) with moderate exertion, but if I lower it, I don't feel like I'm getting much of a workout. I'd like to find a solution that would let me remain focused and still alive. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 25, 2010 - 6 answers

Where can I get balanced information on switching to generic Concerta? [more inside]
posted by magacid on Mar 9, 2010 - 9 answers

What are your experiences with St. John's wort? In particular, have you ever taken it at the same time as ADHD medications like Ritalin/Focalin (methylphenidate), Adderall (amphetamine) etc? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2009 - 16 answers

I just started taking Concerta this week on a trial basis and I'm experiencing a rather odd side-effect ... sleepiness. Just what kind of mutant am I? [more inside]
posted by echolalia67 on Oct 19, 2008 - 5 answers

How willing would a doctor be to overlooking my illegal use of prescription medication in prescribing it for me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2008 - 11 answers

My doctor just complained to me that every weekend one of his patients whom he prescribes concerta has a psychotic episode from smoking marijuana. What would cause this to happen? Are some people more vulnerable to this side effect than others? [more inside]
posted by Pseudology on Sep 25, 2008 - 15 answers

Choosing between ADHD meds for a child. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 19, 2008 - 24 answers