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A member asked:

Ritalin (methylphenidate) la 20 mg taken at 9 last until 11 then i start to feel down and don't want to do anything. i'm thinking my dose is too low to last me all day?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

May be: You may need your dose increased or medication added in the afternoon. Review this with your doctor. All the best.

Dr Machanic and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/19/2017

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