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I once took 18 mg concerta and it worked great but then it stopped so my doc upped the dose gradually to 108 but it worked for a short time only. why?
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Hi dose unethical: CONCERTA® should be taken once daily in the morning and swallowed whole with the aid of liquids. CONCERTA® should not be chewed or crushed. CONCERTA® may be taken with or without food. (2.1) For children and adolescents new to methylphenidate, the recommended starting dosage is 18 mg once daily. Dosage may be increased by 18 mg/day at weekly intervals and should not exceed 54 mg/day in children an
Answered 6/2/2014
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