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Ritalin & caffeine , are they safe together ?


I usually take Ritalin la a few times a week , it helps me concentrate during the day and keep me active. a few days ago I took one capsule and drank two coffee cups , in five minutes it made me feel really uncomfortable. I was really agitated and it took me something like six hours to relax. Know anything about this ?

 


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They are both stimulants so that would be the reaction you'd have to an overdose of stimulants.  I wouldn't call them safe, but I'm sure some people can have them together safely without side effects.  Since it agitated you, I would suggest that you not do that. 


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i dont take RITALIN ..but i am prescribed adderal xr..also an add medication. during school i would drink about 2 cups of coffeee..as well...the caffeine is a central nervous system..and mixed with the adderall..caused me to be tense.., anxious, and nervous. its a bad combination..if you do have coffee try to have it at least 4 5 hours after you take your medication...no serious sidwe effects can come of it..but its just uncomfortable..
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