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Is it true that methylphenidate is similar to cocaine?

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Dr. Alon Seifan answered

Specializes in Neurology

Yes: both methylphenidate and cocaine work by increasing levels of specific neurotransmitters in the brain. methylphenidate is not as addictive of course.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/19/2016

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