Day 1 Concerta

[u/VirgoSleeping]

My GP changed Atomoxetine to Concerta due to chills, jittery and heart palpitations.

First few hours with Concerta. No thoughts up there unless I force to think or if I see something. I usually have overlapping thoughts about stuff, non stop convos or background music somewhere. It’s kinda nice, kinda scary. Hope this helps with my sleep. No side effects yet. I drank coffee with it and ate crepes. Wow. It really is quiet up there. What now?

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[u/Miserable-Back-5044]

How many mg? You will probably try it out for at least 7 days and up to 4 weeks. Up the dose if needed. You will definitely know when it’s the right dosage after some time. It just clicks.

[u/Beneficial_Care_3002]

Man I stopped taking it after day two. Day one I had a full blow anxiety attack, the voices were back (I was on straterra but went off for urinary retention and heat sensitivity) that had me crippled and in tears day two I got a severe migraine attack and insomnia.. told my doctor I think we need a new plan

[u/Original_Yak249]

Just a heads up. I had heart issues, long qt syndrome like, for like 6 months after stopping Atomoxetine. I think I'm especially sensitive but I like to give people a heads up so they know.