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Should you have heart tests before starting adhd stimulant medications like ritalin (methylphenidate) ?
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In general: No in otherwise young ; healthy person.
Answered 11/12/2013
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Not typically: Testing is not typically done in an otherwise healthy, young individual. If there is history of heart disease or symptoms suggestive of heart disease, then testing would be considered.
Answered 2/27/2017
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