I just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions about how I might prepare...or if I should prepare at all...I guess I'm nervous about taking it since I have anxiety issues and had recently (about a month ago) experienced some mild dissociation issues (I think this was in part due to a bad depression brought on by quitting smoking). I'm a huge worrier and of course against my better judgemnt I've read all the threads on here about Converta side effects/problems etc. But anyway I have come too far to not give it a try.

But anyway, I live alone and am currently unemployed so my days are very unstructured. Should I try to schedule some time away from home tomorrow or should I stay home? Eat as soon as I take the pill or before? I have heard it's better to eat protein and avoid sugar and carbs... can't think of any other questions right now...any words of wisdom, support etc welcomed. Thanks

What dose of Concerta are you starting? My daughter is on 27mg Concerta and has never had side effects except keeping weight on. She had this problem before meds as well. You can eat with the pill or before, whatever is good for you. Some people eat before because they have appetite suppression from the med (which you do not know yet). Do you have a friend that you can hang with? Becuase of your previous problems, your stress over this might trigger anxiety (with or without the med). You may not feel any different on the lower doses of the med, until you are titered up to an effective dose, so do not get discouraged if you see no improvement. Good luck. I will keep you in my thoughts.

Im on Concerta 36mg and I don't have any noticable side affects.
If you have any problems with side affects, just call your doctor and he will give you the advise you need.


Good luck.