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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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
51 years experience Rheumatology
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.
Answered on Aug 4, 2016
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