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Why is methylphenidate sometimes able to cause chest pain as a side effect?
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Effects on the heart: It can cause chest pain by causing coronary vasospasm or constriction of the blood vessels of your heart.
Answered 7/2/2015
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Side effect: Listed side effects does not include chest pain, but palpitations can cause chest discomfort. Also heart attack is one of the effects of an overdose. Please check with your doctor.
Answered 12/9/2013
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