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Does coffee have any negative effects when taking any of the major add medications?

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Dr. Alfredo Soto answered

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Maybe: Coffee is a stimulant and as such it can lead to greater symptoms of anxiety or racing heart if combined with other stimulants.

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Answered 5/9/2016

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Yes: Caffeine is a stimulant and so are most add drugs so the effects can be compounded if using both.

Answered 3/27/2012

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