So if you are taking a three credit hour class (which is standard) then you would expect to spend about 6 to 9 hours per week studying for that class. Just to clarify, in this example studying includes homework, reading, projects, and everything else you have to do for a college class.
Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is also started at a low dose, usually 5 mg and may be gradually adjusted by your doctor. The maximum daily dose is 40 mg to 60 mg per day. Children are often started at 2.5 mg a day, and gradually increased to a maximum of 40 mg per day.
Patients New To Methylphenidate. The recommended starting dose of CONCERTAÂ® for patients who are not currently taking methylphenidate or stimulants other than methylphenidate is 18 mg once daily for children and adolescents and 18 or 36 mg once daily for adults (see Table 1).ONCERTAÂ® is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children 6 years of age and older, adolescents, and adults up to the age of 65 [see Clinical Studies ].