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Second day on ritalin (methylphenidate). it seems to be making me tired. what can i do? my dose is 5mg in the morning and 5mg at lunch
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Ritalin (methylphenidate) Dosage: Should discuss medication effects with your doctor and what type of response you have. May want to consider a different medication in the same class or a slow-release formulation.
Answered 10/31/2014
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