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A member asked:

Does ritalin (methylphenidate) take a while to have an appetite suppressant effect?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: It will work with an initial dose.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. Matthew Davis answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

No: This is generally an immediate side-effect than can be minimized by taking it after a good breakfast and fitting it to match your needs.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/18/2017

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