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Is it safe to take l-tyrosine and ritalin (methylphenidate) together?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

L-tyrosine: No, because we don't know the long term effects if tyrosine on your body and what effect the combination may have.

Answered 3/27/2014

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