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Herbs caused week long heart palps. normal ekg & chest x-ray. dr told me to continue ritalin (methylphenidate), (methylphenidate) though i still have heart palps. should i take ritalin (methylphenidate)?

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Maybe, maybe not: Your doctor obviously knows the specifics of your health better than i do. For example, how much, in his/her judgement you need the ritalin (methylphenidate)? And wherther an alternative could be used? But you're right to question the use of a drug that is known to exacerbate arrhythmias.

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Answered 7/17/2013

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