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Can long term ritalin (methylphenidate) use cause heart problems?
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Unlikely: Studies show Ritalin (methylphenidate) raise heart rate and blood pressure minimally and should not have any long term effect on your heart. I would be more worried about obesity, inactivity and smoking as a contributing factor.
Answered 5/16/2016
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