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What can i expect while taking ritalin (methylphenidate)? what dose is best? does it interact with any other drugs?
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Ritlan: ritalin (methylphenidate) depending if short acting or long acting is expected to work within 30-45 minutes. It can cause decrease appetite, make you more emotional, and sometimes not sleeping well at night. It doesn't interact dig any other medications.
Answered 12/13/2014
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Get appropriate dx: before taking Ritalin (methylphenidate) or other stimulants you should consult your doctor to determine if it is safe or apppropriate. there are significant drug interactions.
Answered 5/22/2015
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