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I am on corcerta (54mg) and ritalin (methylphenidate) (10mg). i want to stop both of these and start taking modafinil instead because i get so tired at night.
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See your physician: Do not stop these medications suddenly. You need to have very close supervision with the physician who prescribed them, or with the doctor who is following you closely.
Answered 7/26/2016
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