OOPS! I accidently took one of my DS's Concerta

[gina1kid]

This morning I had taken (1) concerta from the bottle to give to my DS after breakfast. I had it in my hand and was watching TV waiting for my DS to finished his breakfast so that I could give it to him. Well, unconsciously, I placed it in my mouth and swallowed it. I automatically was startled and shouted "Oh no!"

My DS asked me "Mommy what happenend". I answered him by saying "Oh I just swallowed one of your vitamins". He asked me which one. I replied "I swallowed the Concerta. My DS thinks the Concerta is a vitamin. I haven't really had my sit down talk with him as to why he needs to take the Concerta and that it is medication and not a vitamin. I feel his is to young..yet. But I will...in time.

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know my reaction to the medication. I felt it kick in about 30 minutes after taking it. So far I it has been about six hours and I actually feel great..no nausea..probably because I made sure I ate after taking it. I noticed that I feel more focused and calmer.

I just came back from a meeting. I was amazed at how much more information I attained and I saw myself participating more. Usually, in meetings I tune in and out, especially if they are boring. All I can say is that I am having a much better day. I feel that I am on task and accomplishing my work with great statisfaction.

My heart is not pounding fast. I thought the medication would do that to me, since I was never considered ADHD. But it hasn't. I had read that if you are not truly ADHD, the medication could have an opposite effect on you. I thought I would be hyper all day...that is why I was startled this morning. I could just see me running around my office like a chicken without a head.

One of my co-workers mentioned how calm I seemed to day and she did not know what happened to me this morning.

I do not plan on taking it from now on, but it has me thinking...if I have some ADD. I am having a real good and productive day... today.

Even though I was startled this morning after popping it in my mouth, accidently. I am glad this happened. I believe it was fate. You see... I have been wanting to experience the Concerta that I have been giving my DS, but I was always to chicken. I wanted to see what this medication can do and experience what my DS is experiencing. I have only seen the results of this medication and it has done wonders for my DS. He is doing great in school and sport activities.

I always had doubts about medicating my DS. But after expriencing the med, I see now how helpful it can be once you find the right dosage to give.

I just wanted to share this with you all. You all have been supported of me in the past.

Thanks and have a great day.

Gina

[AnneM]

Thanks Gina for sharing this!! ... This is very interesting ... The fact that you were more focussed and calm certainly helps to show that these meds DO DO what they are intended for! ... Actually I took a small dose of Concerta (18 mg) on one isolated day last summer but it had a very different effect on me! ... I just 'wasn't with it' at all that day and I remember a work colleague saying 'Are you ok? You look totally lost today" ... and I have to admit .. I felt it! ..

Thanks for sharing though because THIS is what the meds are meant to do!! ... ;D

[Honeysmom]

I am glad to hear that you are having a great day. I know you said that you don't "nned" them, but maybe it is worth looking into. Especially if your co-workers are seeing a positive change in you.

Becky

[gina1kid]

Yes, I will definitely be looking into it.

When I was a child, I remember always doing good in school and never ever getting in trouble. My Mom always said I was a perfect little girl.

Now looking back as I grew older , especially in college I remember always having to study weeks in advance for a test, because I had a hard time retaining information. My mind would wonder in class, especially if it was a boring subject. Although, my grades were good both in my undegrad and graduate classes, I always remember having to make that extra effort in preparing. As time went by I noticed my attention span narrowing. I sometimes have to read things twice or three times in order to comprehend what is being said.

Although, I have never had any trouble in getting assignments done at work and I have excelled in my career throughout the years, I don't doubt that I may have some ADD in me, especially after seeing how productive my day has been today with the medication.

We'll see. I will keep you posted. Thanks for your replies and sharing your experiences.

Gina

[Dad2Brooke]

Gina, thanks for sharing. I have always wondered what would happen.

It seems to have helped you and I am glad to know that it works. Sometimes I wonder if these meds do anything at all.

I have always heard that if you need them they work, but if not then you have a different effect, a la Linda.

[sierra]

I'm glad it all worked out ok for you Gina!

You reminded me of something similar I did a few years ago back when Bean Sprout was on Adderall. I had gotten their meds out for breakfast and then went back into the cabinet to get my meds. I accidentally took one of his blue pills instead of one of mine. I didn't realize it. But it wasn't long before I felt like I'd either had a triple expresso or somebody had kicked me right into next week. I had a good productive day but it sure didn't feel calm. About an hour into my day it dawned on me that my blue pill had been a whole different shade of blue!

I can't quite describe what it felt like. I knew every dang thing I hadn't gotten done and needed to get done for the next month and it was just overwhelming. I worked like a crazy woman and got about 3 times as much done as usual but was worrying about how much I still needed to do on these projects that were either low priority or weeks away from due.

Adderall turned out to be the wrong med for Bean Sprout. It really made his anxiety a lot worse. I can see why!

Concerta works real well for him. But I'm sure glad it isn't a blue pill!