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Can stimulant drugs such as ritalin (methylphenidate) and adderall help depression and anxiety?

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: No, I would not rely on stimulant medications for attention problems to treat depression and these meds can potentially make depression and anxiety worse.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 8/17/2016

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