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What happens if i were to stop my antidepressant or ritalin, (methylphenidate) would my adhd symptoms return?
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Stopping...: ...psychiatric medications without physician supervision is very dangerous and can produce serious mood swings.
Answered 4/5/2016
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Discuss with doctor: about tapering off do not abruptly stop the medications.
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