Took alza 36 on impulse, not on meds

[AlmostHomeless]

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[TheMatrix]

If you've been saving it up for that long, it could have expired. Although, that shouldn't have any affect on this.

I think it's that because you don't take medication normally, this has unintended effects on you.

[AlmostHomeless]

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[aperson444]

Concerta (Alza 36 is the standard imprint for Concerta 36 mg) is a slow release methylphenidate formulation. Not sure if you're going to be able to sleep a night on it, because it is constructed in a way to release very slowly unlike standard Ritalin. A single pill shouldn't be harmful. Stimulants, especially strong ones like methylphenidate, can keep you awake for a looonnnng time.

[NotASpyingRent]

What i believe you were taking was a 36mg tablet of "Concerta" (methylphenidate HCl). It is an extended release pill so you should have felt the effects of it for a few hours or even into the next day. What your friend did was illegal and could have seriously harmed you. Since when do we take pills that we don't know anything about? PLEASE do NOT do this again.

[aperson444]

I doubt there was any real risk of harm... The friend knew it was ADD medication (if it was his), and most of those meds are stimulants which are extremely common use recreational and medical. Still, it's generally not a good idea to take someone's medication, although that happens a lot with ADHD/ADD medication like Adderall (Amphetamine) and Ritalin/Concerta (Methylphenidate) since they are both very similar to other stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine but without the high risk potential (because doses are metered and you can't adulterate a pre-made pill).

[Φρανκομβριτ]

Well, I'll start with the boring obvious fact that you shouldn't take medication not prescribed to you. I'm glad that's out of the way.

Secondly, leaving medication that long means there was a good chance it expired. Expired medications will still give you effects of the original compound, however it will not still work in the way it was meant to. Some effects may be much more diluted or even non existent, however some effects may have intensified during the again process.

As anyone here should tell you, you should consult the advice of a doctor or nurse as none of us here are qualified enough to tell you that you're going to be fine.

With my experience with these classes of drugs, dose, and my knowledge on expired pharmaceutical products, I'd say you're not going to be feeling 100% for a few days, but you'll even out. Again, everyone is different, and no one's opinion on this site should be taken in place of a medical professionals. Good luck!