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Ritalin worsens my gad but i have adhd and helps with that. taking zoloft (sertraline) for mdd and gad. what can i do to have less anxiety on ritalin?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ritalin/anxiety: Talk to your doctor about slow-release forms of Ritalin (methylphenidate) or adding a supplement for anxiety, such as Kapvay or Clonidine.

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Answered 3/25/2015

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