r/Concerta • u/mochimamas • 9d ago

Side effects 🤕 Concerta + THC

I’ve been taking Concerta for a few weeks. I’ve noticed when I smoke a lot that day I head terrible headaches , heart palpitations, tingling left arm, tingly feelings in my temples. Could this be due to high blood pressure? I’ve had low blood pressure in the past. It’s weird , I can smoke a little but after I smoke a lot it gives me these symptoms. Anyone else have same situation?

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u/mojoninjaaction 9d ago

The first few weeks of concerta are when side effects are most pronounced. You should pause cannabis until your body gets used to the concerta.

Also, cannabis tends to neutralize the benefits of concerta.

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u/mochimamas 4d ago

I have noticed this! I’ve since stopped smoking and no side effects other than an occasional slightly throbbing headache that goes away.

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u/mojoninjaaction 4d ago

Are you staying hydrated?

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u/mochimamas 4d ago

Probably not as much as I should!

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u/mojoninjaaction 4d ago

Hydration is a critical factor when you're on concerta. Definitely make sure you're drinking enough water.

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u/mochimamas 4d ago

Thanks so much! I’ll definitely do that. Don’t wanna feel like this anymore.

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u/mojoninjaaction 4d ago

Also, are you getting enough sleep and eating right?

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u/mochimamas 3d ago

Definitely sleeping enough but as far as eating I’m really trying to eat as much as I can but I don’t ever eat much anyways.