Avoiding Concerta Withdrawal -- How to Stop Taking Concerta

How to Stop Taking Concerta

People who are taking prescribed doses of Concerta for legitimate medical purposes do not usually need to worry about Concerta withdrawal. However, if you have been taking very large Concerta doses, you may want to talk to your healthcare provider. He are she may recommend medications to help with Concerta withdrawal (such as antidepressants) and may be able to help with addiction or dependence problems. If you have been taking very high doses of Concerta, slowly stopping the medication (decreasing a little each day) can help prevent withdrawal symptoms.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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