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What's the difference between dexmethylphenidate and ritalin?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ritalin (methylphenidate): Dexmethylphenidate is an isomers of methylphenidate (ritalin).

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Answered 2/1/2019

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