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Can ritalin (methylphenidate) cause facial paralysis or stiffness?
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See MD immediately: A very rare side effect is reversible ischemic neurological defect & stroke. Bell's palsy is probably a more likely diagnosis. You need to see a physician immediately.
Answered 7/16/2014
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