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I take 35 mg prazosin (pm) and 25 mg adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) (am). since adding prazosin, i've had rapid and "hard" heart rate in the am. is this normal/safe?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Talk to your doctor: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is a stimulant that can cause higher hr or unmask arrhythmia is some individuals. Good luck.

Answered 9/4/2015

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A member asked:

I take 35 mg prazosin (pm) and 25 mg adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) (am). since adding prazosin, i've had rapid and "hard" heart rate in the am. is this normal/safe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Koch answered

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