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Drowsiness from ritalin (methylphenidate) what does it mean?
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Can occur: Drowsiness can occur from ritalin, (methylphenidate) it has an effect to lower the hyperactivity. His dose might need to be lowered if he is too drowsy.
Answered 2/20/2019
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