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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may predispose children to have epilepsy or seizure disorder three to fives times compared to children in general population. The treatment regimen of ADHD may include anticonvulsants to help control seizures in epilepsy. However, medication for ADHD such as Ritalin may interact with anticonvulsants reducing its effectivity.

Top Resources on ADHD and Epilepsy in Kids

• Wikipedia: Epidemiology
• Psychiatric Times: Addressing Psychiatric Comorbidities in Patients With Epilepsy
• Royal College of Psychiatrists: The Effect of Comorbidity on the Treatment of ADHD: ADHD and Epilepsy
• Archives of General Psychiatry: ADHD as a Risk Factor for Incident Unprovoked Seizures and Epilepsy in Children
• Cambridge Journal: ADHD and Epilepsy in Childhood

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