Posted by zeugma on August 17, 2003, at 16:19:23
In reply to Concerta, A Worried Mom!, posted by Essence on August 17, 2003, at 8:05:58
> A few months back I posted regarding my 16 yr old son and his ADD problems. At that time he was tried on Wellbutrin and went psychotic on it. He swore he would not touch another drug again for his disorder. That changed, now he's seeing a psychiatrist next week about starting Concerta, which has just been approved in Canada. I'm worried, one of the side-effects is psychosis. Any experiences with this drug would be so appreciated. Thanks
Concerta and other stimulants can cause psychosis as a result of sleep deprivation and dopaminergic overactivity. This is usually a result of long-term abuse in doses far higher than prescribed medically.Wellbutrin is actually a more unpredictable drug than Concerta or other stimulants. Many here have had idiosyncratic responses, including perceptual difficulties, extreme irritabilty, and other adverse reactions. Any drug, meant to alleviate any condition, can cause adverse reactions. And many drugs are abusable. But ADHD, untreated, is a condition serious enough to justify the trial of a medication.
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