Stimulants sublingual methylphenidate duration and bioavailability

[Lopez]

so i finally got my legitimate prescription and i plan on following it as i should (10 mg, 2-3x daily).

i was planning on taking it sublingually as i used to however, for the quicker onset and greater bioavailability, but i assume this would lower its duration, correct? the doc told me it has up to a 5 hour duration, so 3 doses should get me through the day. in my experience it only had a 2 hour effect when taken sublingually (also at therapeutic doses of 10 mg, i was self medicating for a week prior). didn't want to ask the doc because he'd probably think i'm considering abusing it or something along those lines.

i know insufflation greatly lowers its active life/peak onset, does sublingual do so as well?

 

[sekio]

yes, because you lose the added "reservoir effect" from oral absorbtion of the drug.

If you are prescribed methylphenidate to take orally, take it orally as directed.

 

[Lopez]

yes, because you lose the added "reservoir effect" from oral absorbtion of the drug.

If you are prescribed methylphenidate to take orally, take it orally as directed.

thanks! haha you're on a roll with my questions, you always seem to be among the first and best answers.

i suppose i'll stick to oral administration, after all i'm not looking for euphoria, just productivity and mood boost.