Posted by liliths on September 2, 2006, at 14:47:47
In reply to Re: PLEASE HELP! concerta dosage conversion?, posted by alohashirt on September 2, 2006, at 14:30:13
thank you so much for the info and I'll check out previous posts as recommended... I'm curious to know what's better about it
I see my pdoc in a few weeks and will to ask about it. Looks like my insurance may cover it, but at a 'premium' rate and I'll also need to find out what their 'cap' is since they supposedly top out concerta at 72mg and ritalin at 60mg (I'll know that for certain when I receive my next statement since it went through the pharmacy ok... insurance companies drive me crazy (crazier? :)
thanks again for your help
namaste,
lilith> Two points -
> 1. focalin xr is similar but better than concerta see old posts here. 55mg focalin xr = 108mg Concerta
> 2. To get insurance to pay correct amount you may need to appeal with a letter from your pdoc. the insurance coimpany should pay.
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> > ahhh.... now I get it LOL
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> > I just did a search for focilin & it sounds interesting - and strong! It's referred to as "refined Ritalin"
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> > I assume (dangerous I know :) if you're only taking it once, you're probably taking the extended version, as they recommend multiple doses on the standard. Maybe you'll even be able to stop your late afternoon dose of ritalin
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> > I certainly hope it helps :) Please keep me posted on your progress with it.
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> > good luck!
> > namaste,
> > lilith
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> > > I didn't switch from concerta to methylphidate. I take the concerta in the a.m. and methylphidate in the p.m.
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> > > I did just go to the doctor yesterday and she took me off of the concerta and put me on 20 mg of focilin. WOW I am feeling "geeky" today. I am sure after a few days I will feel better. She said the difference between concerta and focilin is that all the feeler junk is left out and it is not time released but time extended...the focilin hits you like a brick wall and continues at the same pace for twelve hours. Plus I am still taking the methylphidate in the late afternoon.
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