I had gastric bypass in 2009. I have been on Ritalin IR 20mg twice a day but they wear off so quickly. However I don t want to take more than 2 per day. We are now doing an experiment where I m going to take a 36mg Concerta in the morning and then a 20mg IR Ritalin when it wears off. The Concerta is much more expensive, I don t have health insurance so unless it worKS wonders I ll just have to go back to only the IR. With gastric bypass most ER meds don t get the full effect. I know I ll get the first dose but who knows about the rest. I have had the Dr tell me I m more likely to get more of medication if I take it on a full stomach but the pharmacist said the exact opposite and I really don t know what s the best way to take it in terms of food to hopefully get as much out of the dose out of it as possible. Any suggestions?
Hello, Ritalin initial dosage may be started with, 20 mg PO am; may adjust dose in weekly 10-mg increments, not to exceed 60 mg/day (patients requiring a lower initial dose may begin with 10 mg). Concert