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A member asked:
How sertraline effects methylphenidate metabolism?can be used to increasing ritalin half life?best regards.
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No: Sertraline does not affect the metabolism of methylphenidate and vice versa. Some unproven but helpful ways to decrease tolerance to stimulants are with magnesium or with memantine.
Answered 4/22/2016
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