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Is Increase In Dosage Of Concerta Medication To Child Advisable?
My daughter has ADD, and currently takes Concerta 54 mg. She s 10 yrs. old and weighs around 94 lbs. She still struggles to pay attention at school according to her teacher. Her pediatrician recommended increasing her dose to 72 mg daily. I m wondering if a 72 mg of Concerta is a safe dose for her age and weight.
Wed, 11 Mar 2015
Hello. I just read through your question.
Increasing the dose in a child who is not dully responding, is very common. Typically the dose will be increased and the response observed. If the desired response is achieved, everything is good. If not, the dose is decreased again.
It is safe, and a very common method. You do not need to worry.
Increasing the dose in a child who is not dully responding, is very common. Typically the dose will be increased and the response observed. If the desired response is achieved, everything is good. If not, the dose is decreased again.
It is safe, and a very common method. You do not need to worry.
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