Posted by katekite on May 28, 2002, at 16:14:00
In reply to Tired on concerta, posted by opal on May 28, 2002, at 15:46:54
Have you been on ritalin before? Or are you starting with concerta? Have you tried other stimulants?
There are a few possibilities: One, that you are suddenly so relaxed your sleep deprivation has kicked in and so in a couple days you will be much more awake. Two, that you are taking too high a dose. Or Three, that concerta is just too calming (many find ritalin/concerta the most calming/dulling of the ADD meds and end up preferring dexedrine or adderall).
So you can try waiting a day or two doing the same dose, to see if you feel more awake, next decrease the dose if necessary, after that change to another stimulant.
If you are looking for an energizing effect stimulants might not be for you -- try wellbutrin, provigil, desipramine.
Kate
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