Ritalin Dosage | ADHD Information

 Help....I just started taking Ritalin LA. I am not sure, but I think the pdoc has me on a very high dosage of it. Does 20 mgs twice a day of the Ritalin LA seem high for an adult? Maybe it is okay for my weight which is 143? I don't know. I already take a handful of meds already, and this adds to the grouping. It just is freaking me out. My sister is only taking 15-20 mgs/day- and she weighs more than I do.

Any thoughts? I know that each and every person reacts to meds differently, etc.

I go back for a check up in a few days to rehash how the dosage/medicine is working. Guess time will tell. So far, it is doing its job and working well. On focus- and am doing everything needed to get done plus don't interrupt others for a change! I do however, have a nasty taste in my mouth, no appetite, and feel kinda out of the realm at times.

Thank you

Coffeegirl

My daughter took 20 mg am and was going to add 10mg pm and she was only 74 pounds so it doesnt sound too high to me. It is not weight dependant anyway.

If it's working yay !!!!

Thank you Diane.  That made my day much brighter! I feel more at ease now. I don't know much about Ritalin though my son has been on it a few years, I still am in the dark about it and am learning of the illness. I just know the basics. That is it.

This site is really helpful.

Have a nice day!

Coffeegirl