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I have had lifelong borderline hypotonia or low muscle tone. it runs in my family. i inherited it from my paternal side as did my siblings. i started ritalin for adhd and it normalised my muscle tone. what could be happening? i want an alternative?

Q: i have had lifelong borderline hypotonia or low muscle tone. it runs in my family. i inherited it from my paternal side as did my siblings. i started ritalin for adhd and it normalised my muscle tone. what could be happening? i want an alternative?

: If I understand you correctly you prefer a low muscle tone. Ritalin has more musculoskeletal side effects than Adderall so you can request your doctor for a trial.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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If I understand you correctly you prefer a low muscle tone. Ritalin has more musculoskeletal side effects than Adderall so you can request your doctor for a trial.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/26/2022

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A member asked:

I have had lifelong borderline hypotonia or low muscle tone. it runs in my family. i inherited it from my paternal side as did my siblings. i started ritalin for adhd and it normalised my muscle tone. what could be happening? i want an alternative?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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