Posted by university on May 16, 2005, at 0:55:21
In reply to Highest dose of RITILAN???, posted by Angel1 on April 9, 2003, at 9:57:28
> I take Ritilan sometimes along with 125mg Desipramine when I feel like I need a boost. The highest dose I've ever taken in a day is 25mg. 15mg in the a.m. and 10mg in the afternoon. What is the highest, "safe" dosage I could take in a day? I think my pdoc said 40mg is the highest I could take and probably wouldn't ever need more than that. Also, what is the half life of Ritilan? And, is there a sustained effect from taking this drug over a long period of time, or is it a day to day type of thing?
> I am curious to know if there are withdrawal effects from taking it one day and then not another. thank you for any info. regarding this matter.I believe the highest daily dose for methylphenidate is widely thought to be something like 1mg methylphenidate per 1lb body weight; one weighing 160lb would have a maxiumum daily dose of 160mg. This is not what Novartis says, nor the PDR, etc. But I have seen this formula concurred by several pdocs (in various online documents). Obviously, I disclaim any intent to espouse this info. as "legitimate." Just an FYI.
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