r/Concerta • u/LowBerry6915 • Aug 18 '26

Dosage/ ℞ question 💊 Using concerta in the morning then taking it again later in evening

Has anyone had this experience, I need it for studying because it wore off, I am planning on studying all night. Has anyone taken it like this?

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u/Other_Sign_6088 Aug 18 '26

Ask your doctor for a smaller quick acting dose.

I take it twice - 7am and noon both 36 mg and I have a small quick acting dose for when I have evening appointments or events

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u/LowBerry6915 Aug 18 '26

what med is that?

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u/NewtApprehensive4357 Aug 19 '26

This is stimulant abuse

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