Hi: I have a question for you all about Concerta. My son is 13 and was just recently diagnosed with ADHD. He's been on 'Concerta 36 mg. for about 3 weeks this summer. I've seen a huge change in his behavior, for the better. MY question is his focus. We went to a meeting at the school last night and he was still distracted my everything. Not focused at all. I'm concerned about school starting today and if the Concerta will be able to do what it's suppose to do for him there, with focus and distractibility. Do you think he needs a higher dose or something else for his focus? Behaviorally it's been a God send at home. What do you all think?
Thanks,
Island Gypsy
You said that you went to the meeting last night? I find that The Concerta is supposed to last 10-12 hours, but my son's only lasts about 10 hours. If I give him it at 6:30 am, it is starting to wear off by 3:30 pm. Perhaps his meds were beginning to wear off?
Jill