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A 17-year-old male asked:
Is it dangerous to take luvox with ritalin (methylphenidate) ir 10 mg 3x a day?my doc prescribed to me i think the other choice adhd med is concerta.no stratterra here!
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Dr. Bachar Al-Alamianswered
ADHD & Autism 38 years experience
No: No interactions identified with others in the selection list.
Ask your dr about Ritalin (methylphenidate) , Concerta and stratterra .
Why you are taking Ritalin (methylphenidate) 3x/day?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Drug interactions: Per the drugs.Com drug interaction checker - use of Ritalin (methylphenidate) can ^ blood levels /effects of Luvox. The fact that there could be an increased risk for Serotonin Syndrome does not mean that it will occur.
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