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I took too many ritalin (methylphenidate) and my heart is very irregular ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ritalin (methylphenidate) overdose: Go immediately to the ER where they can monitor your heart rate and institute proper treatment for your overdosing

Answered 10/2/2014

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Go to Emergency room: Overdose of stimulant drugs like Ritalin (methylphenidate) can cause serious heart rhythm defect foe which you should be checked urgently for an EKG and monitoring.

Answered 10/2/2014

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