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What Foods Should I Eat When I Am Taking Ritalin?
Question: What foods should I at when taking ritalin?
Brief Answer:
Diet when taking Ritalin
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are no limitations in your diet when taking this stimulant medication. Be aware that common side effects can be decrease in appetite, stomach pain, weight loss, and headache.
You should stay as healthy as possible and this means having a healthy lifestyle. Eat a well-balanced diet with whole-grains instead of pasta and white bread; limit cheese, whole milk, and red meat; alcohol in moderation, NO SMOKING; regular exercise for 30-45 minutes every day, vigorous walking, cycling are examples.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.
Diet when taking Ritalin
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are no limitations in your diet when taking this stimulant medication. Be aware that common side effects can be decrease in appetite, stomach pain, weight loss, and headache.
You should stay as healthy as possible and this means having a healthy lifestyle. Eat a well-balanced diet with whole-grains instead of pasta and white bread; limit cheese, whole milk, and red meat; alcohol in moderation, NO SMOKING; regular exercise for 30-45 minutes every day, vigorous walking, cycling are examples.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health.
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