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What can i take for pain while on ritalin (methylphenidate) and prozac?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

You can take: acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), as long as you don't have any other medical contraindication to taking those (but don't take both together)

Answered 1/10/2015

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