Hi everyone.
I'm 56 years old, and I've had ADHD since I was a child. I resisted taking meds for years.
I have been taking Concerta, 36 mg. for 11 years and have felt great. I was able to keep up with work and bills. My only complaint was that I always felt inhibited, and lost my creativity, but, there are trade offs, and I started paying bills and bouncing checks. A little anxiety, but no depression.
Today I took my first truly generic Concerta ~ different shape, different markings, different manufacturer.
After an hour, my upper abdomen felt like someone had kicked me with boots. I was nauseated, and the stomach ache stayed for hours. I also had a flat mood all day. No smiling, no crying, nothing.
Tomorrow I will try taking it on a full stomach (never had to do that with the brand name stuff).
The pharmacist said that the other form is going to be very hard to find, and that my insurance won't pay for it. I have 17 more of these new pills, and I will try for a few days to see if I get used to it.
Has anyone else seen these new generic concerta? They look like acetaminophen tabs with black lettering. Twice the size of the old concerta.