Can You just stop taking Concerta? - ADD / ADHD Message Board

skygirl · 06-25-2006, 07:00 AM

My husband's doctor put him on 54MG of Concerta 7 weeks ago and after a couple of days, he was off the couch and doing things around the house.

He went back for his checkup and RX 3 weeks ago and the doctor didn't have time to see him even though he had made an appointment the month before, so, a PA came in to see him ,my husband can't stand him, he's a retired army officer and he worked for the DEA in Washington.

If I have a question or things I need to discuss with my doctor and I ask him, he'll say, you'll have to discuss that with Dr S the next time you come in.

I had to see him once and I didn't like him period, even though I had asked to see my doctor only, and the next time I went he came in and I told him I wanted my doctor, then I had to wait 2 hours for her.

Sorry to get off the subject of Concerta. My husband is now showing angry out bursts and he used to be the kind and gentle. He's in my face everyday now and the look in his eyes scare me.

Do you know if he can just stop taking it without coming off of it slowly?

I'm trying to find a new doctor but it takes time to get an appointment.

pddmother · 06-30-2006, 10:38 PM

My son went off concerta without any problems. If it's causing him to have problems, just take him off.

rkireid · 07-01-2006, 10:56 AM

Hi!

My doctor told me not to just stop the meds. My is ADHD and is on concerta 18mg, he is fine but not fine without the meds. he does not take meds weekends and also not holidays.

I am new here, just joined today. Hopefully some other members reply to your post. I noticed the post do not have many replies. Hang in there hopeful someone responds

Rosanna

HelloKitty86 · 07-16-2006, 01:30 AM

Hey! I have personally been on concerta before and I decieded to just stop taking it one day to see how i do off the meds. and I am perfectly fine. I did not have to come off of it slowly or anying. I just stopped one day.

InsaneMom · 07-17-2006, 01:14 PM

My youngest DD was on concerta and had anger issues when taking it. her dr just told me to stop giving it to her. We went in a week later and she prescribed something else for her to take during school.