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How long does it take for concerta medication to have noticable effects? a few days?

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Concerta usually: Produces a difference from the first dose, unless the dose is too small.

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Answered 5/7/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Concerta: Depending on the dose, usually within a week.

Answered 3/31/2015

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My daughter is 13 and takes concerta for add. She took it at 9am this morning (36 mg). Gave her sudafed at 10:15 pm. Is this ok she does not take any other medications

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I've taken concerta 18 mg but it didn't work. I increased the dose 36 mg and still didn't work. Should i change the drug, if so what drug should I take?

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Does stamina-rx interfere with other drugs such as concerta? I take concerta 34mg for ADD and took it at 7:30 am but I was hoping to take this now

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Can I drink alcohol on 72mg of concerta. I take it in the morning around 8:30am. Is it safe to drink around 6pm, as the drug has worn off by then?

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A member asked:

My dad diagnosed with ADHD without taking me to a doctor who specializes in this. I take concerta but this drug keeps giving me the negative affects.

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