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A member asked:

I was on 36mg concerta then dropped to 27mg then went back up 36mg and feel low mood have no focus and concentration ?

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Need reevaluation: You are on a lot of medications, some with the same effect. You need a re evaluation to determine what are you being treated for and hat medication program would be appropriate. This may take a second opinion.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/1/2015

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