View Full Version : Moved to 54mg Concerta...major problems please help


drone
06-06-08, 05:10 PM
Please help me guys...

I was on 18mg then 36mg still not feeling symptom free...then I went on 54mg tuesday.

The first day I felt like throwing up and and if my throat was stiff and hard to take a breath (like in a really cold day running).

The second and third days I took it with food.... and less symptoms

Then today I took it a bit late, post food again, around 1130. An hour later I was having chills and 2 hours later a HUGE headache, stiff body and muscles and neck pain, and fever as high as 102.7. I'm at 100.5 now, five hours later and 2 Advil + 2 Tylenol...

Is this someone someone has experienced? And I STILL have a headache and my ears are soooo ringing.

Mary
06-06-08, 05:15 PM
have you called your doctor?

drone
06-06-08, 05:16 PM
yes...and he's not available Friday afternoons and his answering machine is full. So I have no one else to call :(

Mary
06-06-08, 05:22 PM
this happened to someone else recently.. but they figured out that he took a larger dose.. with red bull of all things.. which made the dosage even higher.

If you get worse.. call the ER. Explain to the nurse what happened..and what they suggest. Or go in.. if you need to.

Drink water the rest of the day.. take a nap.. if you can..and let it wear off. If possible.. try eating something.. to help absorb the med.

You may want to take a med holiday over the weekend...and call doctor first thing on Monday to see what he suggests.

I would also see if you can take 36 in the a.m....and the 18.. in the afternoon. It may be better for your system.

Just a few ideas..and suggestions. Keep me posted on how you're feeling.

drone
06-06-08, 05:27 PM
thanks so much for your feedback. I had coffee this morning...but not even my general "full" cup and it wasn't out of routine you know? This was so scary...and scarier was the sudden fever!

My head is killing me too :( I just ate something so I'll drink some more water too.

Mary
06-06-08, 05:28 PM
You're very welcome. I hope you feel better.. yes, fever can be scary coming on so quickly.