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Is it safe to drink coffee and take methylphenidate?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Probably: Would recommend the decaf, though. Caffeine could certainly increase the side effect of a fast heart beat.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/19/2018

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Coffee: Agree. Also, amount of caffeine consumed daily should be limited.

Answered 5/8/2019

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