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A member asked:

Will i always stay at the same dose of ritalin (methylphenidate) or will i have to go higher because of tolerance?

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Not necessarily: Ritalin (methylphenidate) as a drug does not suffer from tolerance issues like opiates & many other classes of drugs. When you reach a dose form and amount that appears to meet your needs you could remain there for years.

Dr Fricke and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/1/2014

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