Posted by beardedlady on February 25, 2003, at 6:59:18
In reply to Re: Just had surgery and feeling Concerta withdrawal? » katdazzle, posted by Dinah on February 25, 2003, at 0:40:49
Doesn't the label of your AD warn against discontinuing the medication without notifying your doctor?
ADs have to be taken every day. Even if you're trying to get off them, they have to be taken at least every other day. They are not psychologically addicting, but they make you chemically dependent upon them, hence withdrawal symptoms.
You'll probably be okay as long as you continue taking your Concerta now, but I don't know why you wouldn't take your med to the hospital! Did someone tell you that you couldn't take it while in the hospital?
Folks with asthma can't be without their inhalers, nor diabetics without their insulin or pills. Your condition is just as medical as those conditions.
I hope you feel back to normal soon.
beardy : )>
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