There is no way to know how long a person will need to take the medicine. The parent, the doctor and the school will work together to find out what is right for each young person. Sometimes the medicine is needed for only a few years, but some people may need help from medicine even as adults. Many people have incorrect information about these medications. If you hear anything that worries you, please check with the doctor.
Some people take the medicine three or four times a day, every day.
Others only need to take it once or twice a day and only on school days. You and the doctor will work out what is best for each individual. It is important not to chew Ritalin Sustained-Release tablets or Dexedrine Spansules as this releases too much medicine all at once. Please discuss your concerns with the doctor. The doctor should discuss these combinations with you and outline the treatment goals or expected outcome of the use of these medications.