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What can i do to prevent the development of ritalin (methylphenidate) tolerance?
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Difficult to say : Ritalin tolerance generally *doesn't* happen according to most studies. If taken as prescribed, and particularly if someone is using long-acting Ritalin e.g. Concerta and Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) xr, tolerance to the effects of Ritalin is very uncommon. I would speak with your doctor to see if there are other reasons why it's not working for you.
Answered 9/27/2016
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