Cincinnati, OH
A 39-year-old female asked:
Taking ritalin (methylphenidate) for fatigue due to sarcoidosis for a year. it's not helping as much now. body getting used to it & is the a different med i could try?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 53 years experience
Yes: They are options but they are much more expensive. Why don't you just discuss the issue with your doctor. An easy solution may be just increasing the Ritalin (methylphenidate) dose.
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Last updated Aug 4, 2016
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