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My daughter is 10 1/2 and is on ritalin for adhd. is caffeine a bad mix with that medication and for adhd?
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Yes, the combination are not recommended, i.e. a bad mix.
Answered 6/28/2021
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Caffeine may increase the risk of side effects with this medication such as nervousness, irritability, insomnia, or tremor when taken alongside medications for ADHD because they are both stimulants.
Answered 9/8/2021
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