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My friend took a lot of concerta and is now not able to sleep. what should we do?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Concerta: Takes time to flush it out of his system. Needs checked for heart if took too much. Visit the er.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/24/2013

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