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A 35-year-old male asked:
How much caffeine is act like ritalin (methylphenidate) 10 for adhd? or what is a good not prescription drug which is ritalin (methylphenidate) alternative? thank you
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Impractical: If you are ready to drink strong coffee continuously through the day and run to pee every hour or two you can achieve some of the stimulant effect of ritalin (methylphenidate).Each person has a different effect to any level of intake.
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