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[|Human|] I had gastric bypass in 2009. I have been on Ritalin IR 20mg twice a day but they wear off so quickly. However I don t want to take more than 2 per day. We are now doing an experiment where I m going to take a 36mg Concerta in the morning and then a 20mg IR Ritalin when it wears off. The Concerta is much more expensive, I don t have health insurance so unless it worKS wonders I ll just have to go back to only the IR. With gastric bypass most ER meds don t get the full effect. I know I ll get the first dose but who knows about the rest. I have had the Dr tell me I m more likely to get more of medication if I take it on a full stomach but the pharmacist said the exact opposite and I really don t know what s the best way to take it in terms of food to hopefully get as much out of the dose out of it as possible. Any suggestions?
[|AI|]  Hello, Ritalin initial dosage may be started with, 20 mg PO am; may adjust dose in weekly 10-mg increments, not to exceed 60 mg/day (patients requiring a lower initial dose may begin with 10 mg). Concert: initial, 18-36 mg PO day, may increase by 18-mg increments at weekly intervals, maintenance dose is 18-72 mg/day. But you have to consult your doctor before you talking this medicine or modifications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.