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My dr prescribed me methylphenidate 27mg which made me sleepy. my dr then prescribed me phenylalanine 37.5mg for fatigue. are these meds ok together?
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Not phenylalanine: I think you mean phentermine. There is a risk of cardiovascular and CNS stimulatory effects between the two with possible additive toxicity. If you are getting that sleepy on methylphenidate (mp), my practice style would be to have you stop the mp, review for a primary sleep disorder such as sleep apnea as a cause for the adhd. If negative, i would try a different stimulant, one at a time.
Answered 6/10/2014
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