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How Long Does Methylphenidate Take To Be Effective?
I have a he script for methylphenidate 20mg er, when I got it filed one of the tablets was broken- without thinking and since its a new med for me I just took the half of tab to see how I react to it-I hate feeling too jittery- Ive taken Adderall for yrsand I know there is a very fine line between being therapeutic and horribly uncomfortable with these types of meds. But I know with extended release meds it wasn t the s arrest thing do-its even 1 1/2 hrs and I feel nothing. Do these tabs not work if broken?
Fri, 31 May 2019
Hello,
Should work close to immediately BUT:
1) You might not feel it is working
2) It doesn't mean you aren't ADHD, just it helps improve focus somewhat.
There is still a need to go for counseling and learn to adapt.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Should work close to immediately BUT:
1) You might not feel it is working
2) It doesn't mean you aren't ADHD, just it helps improve focus somewhat.
There is still a need to go for counseling and learn to adapt.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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