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Will ritalin (methylphenidate) help difficulty focusing?

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Perhaps: If you have attention deficit disorder it will help.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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