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Concerta (methylphenidate) has a half-life of approximately 3.5 hours to 4 hours in adults. This means that it takes about this time for the body to eliminate half of the dose. Generally, it can take about 24 hours for the drug to be mostly cleared from the system, although traces may remain longer. Individual factors like metabolism, age, and overall health can influence this duration.

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How long does it take to get Concerta out of your system?

2-4 days depends on how much how often and your body system.


How long does Concerta stay in your body?

what i was told by my doctor, was it only stays in your system for a few days after you stop taking it


Your granddaughter one Concerta two weeks ago How long will this stay in her system for drug test?

When will my question be answered


How long does Concerta stay in your urine?

if you take concerta and stop and have to take a drug test two days later, will concerta show up at all.


How long does 70 mg of concerta last?

"designed to last from breakfast throughout a school day (7-9 hours)" I was going to say 8, my daughter takes it and she does good from 8:00 - 5:00


Is it legal to drive while taking prescribed Concerta?

Yes. so long as you are prescribed it.


My teenager is on Concerta 36mg. I hear that other kids are smoking this to get high. Is that possible and how would i know?

Are you dumb? No this drug is more valuable in its pill form. Its a perfect study tool. If anything he is selling it. That or cutting the pill in half where its down to its two components to just eat the part that helps you focus. You get a stronger dose for a shorter time. Its not that dangerous as long as he sticks with his normal dosage. Another way to take it is to snort it, but that doesn't work as well.


How long does it take Concerta 54mg to completely clear your sytems?

Concerta (methylphenidate) has a half-life of about 3.5 hours, meaning it takes approximately this time for the body to eliminate half of the dose. It typically takes about 5 half-lives for a drug to be mostly cleared from the system, so Concerta 54mg would likely take around 18 to 30 hours to be eliminated completely. However, individual factors such as metabolism, age, and overall health can influence this timeframe.


Your friend is selling Concerta illigally How long can he go to jail for selling Concerta illigially?

It depends what drugs were sold, what the laws are in the area the drug was sold, and how much was sold.


Does Concerta have any effect on birth control implants?

There are no known interactions between Concerta (a long-acting methylphenidate/Ritalin type compound) and birth control pills. However, idiosyncratic reactions are always possible. Consult with your physician, if you have any concerns, in your particular case.


What does concerta have in it?

Concerta is a long lasting safe and nearly unabusable version of the drug Ritalin. Due to the mechanism of action that concerta utilizes to deliever the methylphenidate smoothly throughout the day is what places this medication on a different level than most er stimulants...its a miracle drug and should be taken more often than amphetamines because it is less addictive but still effective!


Can you take another Concerta a few hours after you came down from one 54 mg or could i take an adderall instead?

I wouldn't unless that's what the doctors orders are. If you are only supposed to take one only take one. I work for a psychiatrist and although I have seen them switch someone from Concerta to Adderall or vice versa, I have never seen them prescribe both at once or recommend that they switch in the middle of the day. Concerta is long acting and although you might feel a come down feeling after it peaks, it is active in your body for on average 12 hours from the time it is taken. If you take the Adderall while the Concerta is still in your system I doubt it would make you feel better and could even make you feel worse.