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Heart rate decreases with caffeine/adderall, is this normal?

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Heart rate drops: For Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) and caffeine to cause a decrease in heart rate suggests the substances are helping your anxiety and frustration and providing you with relief. Usually both substances cause an increase in heart rate.

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Answered 4/4/2015

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