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What is a pale yellow pill that's shaped like a capsule with "Alza 18" on it? ## can anyone help me out and let me know the name of a yellow and very pale yellow (almost white) capsule shaped pill that makes you very hyper when you take it. (its a generic brand i believe) ## This is an 18mg Concerta tablet, it is a stimulant that's most commonly used to treat ADHD. Side effects may include nausea, headache, nervousness, insomnia and weight loss. Learn more Concerta details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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White oblong oval pill. Blank on one side. Other side marked with a capital "M" with a square around it with 36 to it's right. ## That M logo is used by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, but I am not familiar with a tablet meeting this description and a search isn't turning up anything in the databases. Can you double check the numbers on it? Does anyone else recognize this tablet? ## Imgot the answer.....I took it to target. It's a new generic of Concerta 36 er. ## I got the answer.....I took it to target. It's a new generic of Concerta 36 er.

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I would like to know about etomine drug action, side effects, dosage, precautions/contraindications and nursing implications ## I have recently been diagnosed with bi-polar and Adhd. I was on a cocktail of different med's up until 2 days ago, I now am on venlor 75mg whereby after day 5 I move up to 225mg, I am also on concerta, which I love, xanor 1,0mg twice daily and etomine 40mg at night. Since taking these med's, I Still can't sleep at night and feel extremely disorientated and lazy throughout the day. I have tried most sleeping pill's but nothing seems to work? Any suggestions? ## Etomine contains the active ingredient Clotiapine, which is an atypical antipsychotic. Unfortunately, since it isn't used in the U.S. I haven't been able to find a lot of informati...

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We are taking my husbands ex wife to court to get custody of his children. She is taking something we believe it's Concerta. She passed the test in another state with the father of her other child a week after being high. Will Concerta show up? Is there another ADD medicine that will not show up?

what are the side affects when taking concerta er ## Concerta ER is controlled release Methylphenidate, a stimulant, used mainly to treat ADHD and Narcolepsy. Common side effects may include: nausea, headache, irritability and weight loss. You can read more on it here: Do you have any other questions? ## 8 year old female student reading at 5th grade level but yet seem to have difficulty concentrating. Can perform what assignments are given just seems to drift off at time. Would Concerta ER be extreme for this child. ## What is the difference between Concerta and Concerta ER? Concerta is already a long acting stimulant. How does the ER differ??

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brownish pill with aiza 54 printed on it ## What is this pill for . A friend is using it and I want to know what the side effects are. Any other info. please send. ## The brownish pill with ALZA 54 on it is 54 mg Concerta extended release. It is to help control attention span / ADD / ADHD ## Jean's identification is correct, thank you! Concerta contains the active ingredient Methylphenidate, which is a psychostimulant that's used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy and a few other medical issues. As a stimulant, its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia and appetite changes. You can learn more Concerta details here. Are there any questions I can help with?

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If my son does not get enough sleep it seems as though the concerta is more potient on him the next day? His eyes seems galssy and he seems out of it. Do any of you also have this issue? ## It makes sense to me that Concerta (a psychostimulant drug) is effecting his sleep patterns if he is taking it too much of it or having it too late in the day. Common side effects associated with this medication are: restlessness difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep nervousness Ref: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682188.html#side-effects Does your son take anything to help himself get a deeper sleep? Perhaps lavender oil or a natural sleep aid would be beneficial for avoiding certain effects from the medication.

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hi, i moved to afghanistan recently and i was wondering are there any reliable online pharmacies that ship concerta (or ritalin) worldwide? ## My husband took both of these while overseas and we could not find anyone who would ship them I had to hid them and send them in boxes of goodies to him with his care packages. he took Concerta 18mg and now Ritalin 20mg neither seem to be the right dosage for him. but i hope i answered your question ## Yes, it really depends on the countries important laws for medications and I do not know what they are. Concerta is a stimulant used to treat ADHD and Narcolepsy, this it is strictly controlled and regulated in many countries. Have you tried seeing if a doctor can prescribe it there? ## Hi! I have a prescription for Concerta, but because I'm no...

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I am currently on urbanol, 1 tablet in the morning. I have just been put on concerta as well, also 1 tablet in the morning. Would these 2 tablets not contradict each other as the 1 is a tranquiliser and the other a stimulant. How would I take them, and which 1 should be taken first. ## Hi Sharon, Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between Urbanol and Concerta. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. That said, there shouldn't be any issues taking these two drugs at the same time. As far as a dosing schedule goes, the order in which you take them also should not be a factor, since they have no interactions with each other. It then becomes a ma...

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I've been taking Amphetamine Salts 30mg for about 2 years, this had been great for the depression but it sur- pressed my appetite and effected my taste buds so drastically, I had no interest in food whatsoever. Then my physician suggested concerta ER, but that didn't seem to do much for my depression. ## Well neither of them are actual antidepressants, they are actually stimulant medications that are normally used to treat conditions such as ADHD and narcolepsy. Learn more Amphetamine Salts details here. Learn more Concerta details here. So, it's normal for them to cause appetite suppression, but they don't usually help much with depression, because they can cause irritability, so that will actually backfire in some people. Have you tried any actual antidepressants?

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found in school playground - capsule shaped hard tablet - no significant markings but could be a number on the white end. ## Without any markings, it's going to be difficult to identify this tablet. However, from what I've found, it may be a Concerta time released tablet, from which someone has scraped off the normal overcoating to try and defeat the time released mechanism. They contain the active ingredient Methylphenidate, which is a stimulant used to treat ADHD and, when the coating is removed, it matched this description. Does anyone else have any ideas? ## That is what it is. I have accidentally put my sons concerts through the wash and they come out white grey and with a small pink section at the end.

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What are the effects of combining lexamil, concerta and a birth control pill. I have a friend who seems to have become extreme in emotional and irrational behaviours and thought patterns. ## Has she consulted her doctor? Basically all 3 of the medications you mentioned can have an effect on body chemicals and mood, so it may just be too much for her to handle, but only a consult with her doctor will help her get to the root of the problem. One that may be very problematic is the Escitalopram in the Lexamil, it can actually backfire in some people and cause the opposite of its intended effect. ## Long term effects of the combination of Lexamil, Epilim, Concerta, Wellbutrin and Triphasil. Diagnosed Bipolar II and ADHD, going through an acute depressive episode and Lexamil was only added r...

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Hello. Today was the first day I took my concerta. I took one 18mg at 9am this morning and by noon I still haven't felt it. So at around 1.30-2pm I took another 18mg. It is now 4.15pm and I still haven't felt any difference. I still can't focus on my studying, but my head and stomach feel just slightly different but not my brain. I can feel the lost of appetite a little bit but that's it. I still can't focus on my work. I am quite afraid that it will start kicking in by the time I go to bed. Does anyone know why this is happening? Thanks. ## While the Methylphenidate in Concerta is a stimulant and will have some immediate effect, it's going to take several weeks for it to reach its full effectiveness in the body, similarly to other medications. So, you do need to...

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what is the washout period when changing from concerta to dexedrine ## zero, I switched and one day i was on concerta the next I was dexedrine. No bad effects they are two different stimulants. I did, however, learn that methylphenidate (ritalin/concerta) are safer in overall neural functioning then amphetamines (dexedrine and adderal). If they are taken together, in smaller safe doses the methylphenidate can actually prevent some of the damage caused to the neurons by the amphetamine

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My son was placed on Concerta 72 mg & nuzak 20 mg. He feels his heart racing & breathing increased after taking this combination. Could this combination of medication really be safe. ## Actually there can be a possibly dangerous interaction between the two medications. The Methylphenidate in the Concerta can cause increased levels of the SSRI Fluoxetine that's in the Nuzak and that can cause the type of adverse effects that he's experiencing. Learn more Concerta details here. Learn more Nuzak details here. You need to report this issue to his doctor, this is probably not the right combination of medications for him to take. Have things improved any?

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I am close to going mad. I cannot concentrate and my hands want stop moving. please put me in touch with soneone who can help. I cannot cope anymore. ## Uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body, is listed as a side effect of Modalert (Modafinil), among a long list of other adverse effects. You may wish to take a look at this side effect list to know what you may be dealing with here: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000196/#a602016-sideEffects It sounds to me like the side effects are outweighing any possible benefits from taking the medication. Have you consulted a certified medical doctor about these unpleasant side effects? If not, I would strongly recommend that you do, or in other cases, simply try to taper off the medication slowly. I hope this helps!

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My son had SEVERE ADHD to the point of hitting teachers when he was 4 in preschool, so he was tried on many meds and finally placed him on 36 mg of Concerta and 1mg of Tenex for any left over aggression. When he was in 1st grade the Concerta was moved up to 54mg. Now he is almost 12 and he says he doesn't feel "normal" when he takes them (sometimes we skip weekends). What is the safest way to stop? ## Since it does contain Methylphenidate, which is a psychostimulant, there can be some problems and rebound effects, if you completely discontinue it abruptly. So, it really should be slowly tapered, to minimize the possibility of such issues occurring. Learn more Concerta details here. Have you consulted his doctor? They should be able to help you with a safe and effective taper...

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My friends just took 10 54 mg of concerta! She this like 2 hours ago and she is feeling sick like weird fast heart rate and parts of her are going numb and she says that she is very dizzy and sleepy and I am so scared for her. I have called poison control and a whole bunch of other lines! What could happen to her!? Also her parents are out of town with my parenst and I have called my mum and dad like a bajillion times but their phones are dead! HELP ME! PLEASE!Is she going to die?! I need info on whats gpoing to happen A.S.A.P. ## She is going to go into cardiac arrest anything past 200mg can be fatal you need to bring her to an ER right now! WTF was she thinking???? ## is your friend ok? something like that could kill a grown man. i hope she made it. wat happened? ## And another one, w...

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i want to order 30-60 tablets of 36 miligrams for my sone--1-2 month supply ## This website doesn't manufacture, prescribe, nor sell any medications, it is an information only website. In addition, Concerta requires a doctor's prescription and can't just be sold and shipped at your request. Have you consulted your son's doctor?

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Hello. Today was the first day I took my concerta. I took one 18mg at 9am this morning and by noon I still haven't felt it. So at around 1.30-2pm I took another 18mg. It is now 4.15pm and I still haven't felt any difference. I still can't focus on my studying, but my head and stomach feel just slightly different but not my brain. I can feel the lost of appetite a little bit but that's it. I still can't focus on my work. I am quite afraid that it will start kicking in by the time I go to bed. Does anyone know why this is happening? Thanks. ## Have you consulted your doctor? While the Methylphenidate in Concerta is a stimulant and will have some immediate effect, it's going to take several weeks for it to reach its full effectiveness in the body, similarly to other...

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