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A member asked:
Is 10 mg of ritalin (methylphenidate) every 4 hours a big dose for adhd?
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Need more info: Ritalin (methylphenidate) 10 mgs. Every 4 hours (assuming during day time hours only) may not be a high dose for an adult, but may be high for a small child. More information is needed to give an accurate answer. Also need to know total dose in 24 hours.
Answered 3/15/2017
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Not necessarily: 60 mg is max but usually given in am so as not to interfere with sleep.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Ritalin (methylphenidate): This applies to regular release ritalin (methylphenidate). Slow release (ritalin (methylphenidate)-la) should not be dosed more than twice a day, one in morning & another @2P.M. If needed.
Answered 1/30/2013
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