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hi...my son (10) years old has ADHD, he is on concerta - 18 for 4 months. but 3 weeks ago he is hyperactive ¬ concentrating little bit again. his psychiatrist increased his med to 36 mg. i can see that my son is much bettre but also he''s little bit depressed and has headach.im uncomfortable and worried..any advice you can help me with? thanx alot

 

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April 4 2008 at 11:13 AM (8 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         
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April 4 2008 at 11:22 AM (9 minutes and 17 seconds later)
         
there is no concerta 27 in uae now ,so i have to give him 2tablets 18.my question is: on the long run..is concerta 36 safe..any side effects..shall i go on 36 or go back to 18?
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April 4 2008 at 11:59 AM (36 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         
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OK, well that option isn't viable then.

Yes I would say that Concerta is safe - but some patients do get some side effects (that tend to wear off) when they first start the medicine or increase the dose.

I would suggest talking to the doctor to see if they want to give this a little more time, or if they would suggest another medication.

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