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Can i take naltrexone when i take ritalin (methylphenidate) for attention? will they cancel each other or induce worse side effects of naltrexone at start?

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Dr. Steve Choi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Okay : No known or significant interactions with Ritalin (methylphenidate) and naltrexone.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/16/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Drug interacions: The Drugs.Com drug interaction checker showed no significant interactions between Ritalin and Naltrexone.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 6/26/2019

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