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Is 120 an ok heart rate for a 12 year old on adhd medication?
13 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Depends: If a child's heart rate is 120 while resting most of the day, the child's doctor should consider changing the medication. But if the heart rate is 120 after some exercise or other activity it is probably ok. It may also be ok of the heart rate is 120 only briefly in the day and not all day.
Answered 5/9/2016
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Side effect of ADHD: Most adhd drugs are stimulants so rapid heart rate can be a side effect and it can be dangerous if it is constant. Very young children tend to have a more rapid heart rate, so age can be a factor. Medications may not be a good choice if side effects continue. There are many natural ways to treat adhd symptoms.
Answered 5/26/2016
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120 bp, too high: With a heart rate of 120on adhd medication see your doctor. He needs to have his either changed or regulated.
Answered 2/23/2013
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No: That heart rate is much too high. Speak to your pediatrician about this and explore alternative medications.
Answered 7/3/2015
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