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Could high doses of ritalin (methylphenidate) dilate your eyes?
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Yes: That is a known side effect of stimulant class medications.
Answered 2/26/2013
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Yes: Eye dilation is a side effect of Ritalin (methylphenidate). It may occur at normal therapeutic doses. It generally is not a problem.
Answered 7/1/2014
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