Today I took my 20mg Ritalin LA pill, which now as I understand lasts about 8 hours (10mg first, then another 10mg digests about 4 hours later)... I noticed a subtle difference in feeling and a little more concentration, but not too much. I'm not sure if this is due to the low dose that my doctor has me starting at, or perhaps some foods I have eaten? I took the first pill in the morning on an empty stomach then ate about 45 minutes later. I know oranges and orange juice can prohibit the digestion of the Ritalin, but are there any other foods to watch out for?

Thanks

Yes...milk. It can increase absorption of methylphenidate.

Yes...milk. It can increase absorption of methylphenidate. So is this recommended then to take it with milk? Especially in my case since I'm not feeling any effects?

I would try to avoid taking it with milk, personally. That might cause it to "burn up" too quickly? At least that's the info my nurse pal gave to me. :)