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I need your expertise, is 5 hour energy ok to take with ritalin (methylphenidate)?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not recommended: Because both have stimulating effects. But then people have varied tolerance to meds and substances. If u take them both, space them about 6-8 hours apart to minimize the additive effects. Take care!

Answered 3/15/2014

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