Posted by liliths on September 2, 2006, at 15:43:59
In reply to Re: PLEASE HELP! concerta dosage conversion?, posted by alohashirt on September 2, 2006, at 14:30:13
hi again.. I just looked at some of the threads on focalin and I was surprised to read that it took you 2-4 hours to feel the Concerta. Granted, it doesn't 'kick' like Ritalin and it took a few days when I first began to take it to realize it even was working... just a lot more smoothly.
and that's what I like about it... no 'kick' meant no 'crash', at least for me
You mentioned that because of the front loading, you felt it was rougher.... and since you're having to take it twice a day, it doesn't sound like it's holding the 10-12 hours it's supposed to.
So you get your bang in the morning? Do you feel like you're crashing as it wears off or do you take your 2nd dose before that happens? And then how do you feel at the end of the day when it does wear off?sorry to ask so many questions. If I have to lose my Concerta to a 'generic version' which won't work at all like the original, I need to consider every alternative I can.
I really did hate that up and down (well, the down part mostly - can't say I mind the 'brightening' :)
thanks for your consideration
namaste,
lilith> Two points -
> 1. focalin xr is similar but better than concerta see old posts here. 55mg focalin xr = 108mg Concerta
> 2. To get insurance to pay correct amount you may need to appeal with a letter from your pdoc. the insurance coimpany should pay.
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> > ahhh.... now I get it LOL
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> > I just did a search for focilin & it sounds interesting - and strong! It's referred to as "refined Ritalin"
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> > I assume (dangerous I know :) if you're only taking it once, you're probably taking the extended version, as they recommend multiple doses on the standard. Maybe you'll even be able to stop your late afternoon dose of ritalin
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> > I certainly hope it helps :) Please keep me posted on your progress with it.
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> > good luck!
> > namaste,
> > lilith
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> > > I didn't switch from concerta to methylphidate. I take the concerta in the a.m. and methylphidate in the p.m.
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> > > I did just go to the doctor yesterday and she took me off of the concerta and put me on 20 mg of focilin. WOW I am feeling "geeky" today. I am sure after a few days I will feel better. She said the difference between concerta and focilin is that all the feeler junk is left out and it is not time released but time extended...the focilin hits you like a brick wall and continues at the same pace for twelve hours. Plus I am still taking the methylphidate in the late afternoon.
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