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Is a racing heart dangerous when taking concerta?

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Dr. William Holmes answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Need to Evaluate: Stimulant medicines can cause an increase in heart rate. For many people this is not a significant issue, but for some people it can be a concern. It would be worthwhile for you to contact your prescribing physician asap for further guidance. My recommendation would be to not continue the Concerta until this matter can be evaluated.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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