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Will taking a 15 mg ritalin (methylphenidate) show up in a hair test?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes it could: Yes, Ritalin (methylphenidate) can show up in a hair test for up to 90 days.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/28/2018

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