I’ve been thinking of getting back on meds to help concentrate more since I plan to take a Comptia certs course and exam. I’ve been doing somethings to improve my focus without meds but I really want to get my act together and actually do something with my life. I used to take Concerta when I was in middle and high school and it did improve my focus in class. The only major downside I faced was loss of appetite. Since I’ve been off meds, I’ve heard of people taking Adderall which piqued my interest but I don’t how it differs from Concerta. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance.
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For me, Concerta, Ritalin, and Adderall all had basically the same effect. I ended up asking my doctor to put me on Adderall long term, because it was cheapest.
Not everyone will have the same experience though, and since Methylphenidate has worked for you before, I’d recommend sticking with it unless you have a problem. (Appetite suppression tends to be a problem on all stimulants though.)
Ritalin is the same drug as Concerta (Methylphenidate) but without the osmotic release system. That makes it a lot cheaper, if that matters to you.
Regarding all the comments that just say “ask a doctor”, I’m sure they mean well, but when you get to the doctor they may very well offer to prescribe any one of these, at your choice.