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Has ritalin (methylphenidate) helped anyone with anxiety or if it made them feel worse?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ritalin (methylphenidate) is not an: Appropriate medication for anxiety disorders and may lead to an increase in symptoms.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2014

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