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How long would it take until ritalin (methylphenidate) causes weight loss?
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OVER WEEKS: Ritalin (methylphenidate) causes loss of appetite and that may cause weight loss in some over weeks and but it should not be usedfor weight loss as it is addictive if used long tem.
Answered 7/1/2014
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