Posted by jealibeanz on November 24, 2006, at 15:26:16
I just started Concerta for ADHD and fatigue. I took 18 mg for 3 days, and took 36 mg today. It is extremely mild! I can barely even tell that I took it. Luckily, I'm not having side effects, so I'm not considering discontinuing the medication, just asking my doctor about increasing.
I know that maximum FDA approved dosage is 72 mg. Even though I've only taken Concerta for 4 days, I can't imagine that 72 mg would be stimulating enough. I need more! Does anyone have experience with taking more than 72 mg?
BTW, I'd previously been taking 400mg Provigil, which is higher than the approved dosage. Although it's not considered a stimulant, it does have stimulating properties. This could be an indication as to why I'm barely responding to 36 mg Concerta. Apparently my body can handle more stimulation than most.
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