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I just recently started on ritalin, (methylphenidate) and i experience extreme feelings of mania and euphoria. i've never been like this before. what's causing this? :)
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It's possible for : Stimulants to precipitate a true manic episode in a person with a pre-existing mood disorder (bipolar disorder), though it's not as common as with ssri's (zoloft, paxil). Stop the ritalin (methylphenidate). Any side effect of a stimulant should be gone 24 hours after the last dose. Please call your psychiatrist now for both immediate help ; non-stimulant options for your adhd.
Answered 4/9/2014
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