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The recommanded dosage is always the lowest working dose. If 18mg allows good results, then it is the correct dosage. We start at a low dose, and we increased if we don't get any result after a week trial.
Blood volume, brain chemistry and metabolism are the basic determining factors for what dose is ineffective, effective or "high".
Concerta is available in 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg and 72mg extended release capsules.
18mg is the common starting dose for children and 18mg to 36mg for adults depending on discretion of the doctor.
The maximum dosage of Concerta should not be greater than 0.9 mg per pound of body weight.
For people switching to Concerta from Ritalin, the dosage requires careful consideration because 18mg of Concerta is much different then 18mg of Ritalin due to Concerta's precision time release mechanism.
The following chart outlines the dosage equivalents.
18 mg Concerta = 4 mg Ritalin 3 times per day
27 mg Concerta = 6 mg Ritalin 3 times per day
36 mg Concerta = 8 mg Ritalin 3 times per day
54 mg Concerta = 12 mg Ritalin 3 times per day
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What is the normal dosage of Concerta for a 115 pound person?
its fineim 100lbs and i take 2 54mg sometimes even though im only supposed to take one
What is the recommended dosage of amoxicillin in 30 year old female?
It depends on the age of the person.
What happens if a teen take two 18mg pills of Concerta?
There is a 54 mg prescription for concerta. Presumably, some people can tolerate this much medication. These people are probably larger people who are otherwise more resistant to the drug's effects, causing them to need a larger dosage. At some point, depending on the person's physiology, mass and tolerance, I imagine that the taker would become very ill. Concerta is powerful stuff.
Whats the strongest dose of Concerta?
Concerta's highest strength tablet available is 54mg. The actual maximum dose that a person (age 13-17) might be prescribed by a physician is 72 mg/day (not to exceed 2mg/kg/day).
What is the daily recommended dose for levothyroxine?
Each person taking thyroid replacement hormone has a personally tailored recommended daily dose of levothyroxine, or another medication. Your doctor will run tests and determine the best dosage for you. Some doctors base the dosage on weight, others base it on the type of thyroid disease you have and the results of your thyroid hormone levels as well as TSH. Very often, you will have to return to the doctor for more testing until your dosage is established.
Can you take Solpadeine with Concerta?
Codeine is OK to take while on concerta, however, be careful with a codeine cough syrup. Some codeine cough syrup also contains Pseudophedrine Hydrochloride, a decongestant. Pseudophedrine Hydrochloride will react with concerta and cause nervousness, shakiness, increased heart rate, and anxiety. The reason being is that concerta is a Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulant and so is Pseudophedrine Hydrochloride, causing a "double whammy" to your CNS. It depends from person to person on if the codeine will cause drowsiness or wakeuflness.
Can you take Concerta if you are taking suboxone?
If both drug are prescribed for the same person, yes they can be taken together.
If a person weighs 180 lbs. what amount Ritalin is prescribed?
This really depends on the person since 180 pounds is averagish weight for most people. Depending on what condition Ritalin is taken for and how severe the symptoms are you could be prescribed anything from 10mg instant release to 54mg concerta (both of which are the same chemical methylphenidate). Weight plays a small part in deciding the dosage of Ritalin.
Are two Advil liquid gel tabs a day too much for liver?
Taking two Advil per day is typically not enough to hurt a person's liver. A person would need to regularly exceed the recommended dosage of Advil to damage their liver.
How many relacores do you have to take to get high?
Relacore is a type of weight loss drug. A person should never abuse a drug in an attempt to get high. Instead, only take the recommended dosage and call for help in the event of an overdose.
What dosage of diphenhydramine is good for bee stings?
It would be very unwise to recommend a dosage of anything to a person you don't know with a medical history you don't know. The best person to ask is your doctor.
What dose of Prednisone is taken for sclederma?
There is not a single dosage regimen for scleroderma, a doctor needs to determine the dosage based on each individual and the symptoms the person is having.
