Concerta question

[erg57]

Isn't Concerta just the extended-release version of ritalin?

[Ellethiel]

yes it is. but it isn't that simple i don't think. cuz people react differently to it. both in the good effects and the side effects.
but if anyone else has something to say about it...

[fineanddandy]

Yes, that's right, Concerta is methylphenidate with a special delivery system. It's delivery is different than that used in Ritalin ER but it is the same medication.

[erg57]

I ask because I am currently taking ritalin and have asked for soemthing else so I do not have to remeber taking pills. Does Concerta have the same crash as ritalin? I am not even sure my doc is going to give me concerta. He mentioned the "once a day" pill. I currently take 30 mg of ritalin (15 x twice a day). YOur feedback to any extended release is appreciated

[Ellethiel]

no, it doesn't have the same crash. it goes up fast then continues to peak slower and then starts to decline. you can find graphs of its peaks online if you do a search for something like "concerta graph"