Hello All,

I have been on 27 mgs for 3 days and my doctor has just boosted my dose of Concerta from 27 to 54 mgs because focus and concentration was not improved much. Need some advice.....Should I take the entire 54 mg in the morning OR should I take 27 mg in the morning and 27 at noon?

Doctor says 54 mgs in the morning. Is there a difference taking it all at once as opposed to twice per day?

There is a difference it will last longer if you take at different times. You also won't get the full 54 mg effect through out the day though.

By taking it, say 2 hours apart, the dosing will last longer and the peak will be less. If the peak is a problem (which it is for me) when taking 54 at once, then splitting it up will flatten out the peak.

Do you have a clear idea how many hours relief you got on 27 mgs? Was it a really good period of clarity or was it kinda wonky?

Therein lies the crux to staggering vs. not-staggering. Personally I would try all 54 at once and if that yeilds too many side effects vs. increased clarity then stagger.

Please be aware that for many people, peak dosage will result in a period of feeling a bit racey and sped-up for a few weeks until the body adjusts to that dose. If this occurs but the clarity lasts you as long as you are wanting it to? Try to tough out the gritty too-much-caffiene-feeling stage.

Good luck and keep us posted. :)

I take it you have 27 mg pills instead of 54 mg pills? Becuase I have 54 mg pills, but I thought that you couldnt split them because it is layered and time-released.