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Combination of Caffeine and Ritalin in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is believed to be more effective according to some studies. Caffeine is also a stimulant similar to Ritalin's effect on the brain. Most pediatrician discouraged the use of caffeine for ADHD since they are prone to have insomnia, nervousness and increased heart rate.

Top Resources on ADHD and Caffeine

• Mayo Clinic: ADHD: Does Caffeine Help?
• AllExperts: Ritalin, Caffeine, and ADHD
• National Resource Center on ADHD: AD/HD, Sleep and Sleep Disorders
• Yahoo! Answers: Caffeine for ADHD - How Much Do You Take?
• ADD Medical Treatment Center: Caffeine: "Herbal" Treatment of ADD/ADHD
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