Posted by Jim Bob on September 14, 2002, at 18:26:09
Hi group,
I was recently prescribed Ritalin LA, 20mg to be taken in the morning. This is my first time on a stim., and the doctor wanted to be careful with dosage. However, my concentration/focus problems are only improving for a period of about 2 hrs., starting about 1 hr. after I take it. I can tell that it has completely worn off after 4 hrs.
So my question is: when speaking to my doctor, should I encourage him to increase the dosage on the sustained release Ritalin LA, say to 30 or 40 mg., or should I ask about supplementing the sustained-release with a standard immediate release dose of Ritalin? I really need something that will carry me through an 8 hour work day. The medicine works wonderfully for calming me down and bringing me "back to earth," and has done wonders for my mood overall, but I really need it to last through the day. Any opinions, experience, or suggestions??
Thanks,
Jim Bob
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