yes! i have been on concerta for awhile and i used to love it but... it gave me euphoria and no paranoia. now theres less euphoria and A LOT of paranoia: i walk outside to smoke a cigarette and i keep thinking that when a bug flies near me its trying to bite/sting me. and i get way more freaked out than i do when not on concerta
No; Concerta is methylphenidate which is a stimulant. Concerta should raise blood pressure.
Paranoia can cause people to think about things that are unlikely to happen. Paranoia is often associated with anxiety.
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Definently, yes
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Yes, Concerta is time-released methylphenidate. Methylphenidate is a psychostimulant and will cause hyperactivity in high doses; if you take Concerta for ADHD consult your doctor about your dose, as it may be to high.
Yes; ADHD medications (stimulants) can cause psychosis and paranoia in otherwise healthy individuals. Paranoia can also occur if ADHD medications are abused and consumed in large quantities which can lead to a condition called amphetamine psychosis.
Paranoia could cause someone to think they did something that they didn't really do. Paranoia is often influenced by anxiety or fear.
Yes, it has been known to cause paranoia in its users. Part of the reason may be due to the fact that buying/selling/using ice is illegal, so many users may experience paranoia of police following them. It's also been said that the more ice that is used by the user at any one time will cause stronger feelings of paranoia.
It depends on the cause of the paranoia. There are lots of causes of Paranoia. If the paranoia is caused by something like a stroke or other medical or neurological problem then it might not be possible unless the paranoia is due to a chemical imbalance. This 'may' be treatable. If however the paranoia is psychological then there are some quite effective methods of reducing and even removing the paranoia.
Rarely, yes. Concerta can cause changes in mood worsening ADHD symptoms; if mood changes occur discontinue use and consult with your physician.
Any stress can do that regardless of age.