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2018-06-05 14:00:04
Can methylphenidate cure depression?? It is basically a stimulant for attention,my psychiatrist is giveing it to me. Does this drug help in treating depression or it is just for instant relief. Is it possible that if stopped it's benifits will also stop then and there.
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Methylphenidate is a stimulant primirarily given for adhd. However it is also given as an adjuvant in depression especially if recovery is not complete with antidepressant.

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