Posted by Paulbwell on May 17, 2005, at 8:24:06
In reply to Re: Highest dose of RITILAN???, posted by university on May 16, 2005, at 0:55:21
> > 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.
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> 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.I have read 1mg/kg for an adult typically, and some Docs will use up to 1.5 and ocassionally 2mgs/kg for troubled kids
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