A member asked:

Can ritalin (methylphenidate) or adderrall cause coronary heart disease?

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No: However, people with coronary artery disease should undergo cardiac clearance before starting one of these medications.

Answered 8/1/2013

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No: Ritalin (methylphenidate) and Adderall may raise your heart rate and put a strain in your heart, but they will not contribute to coronary artery disease. If you have coronary heart disease, consult your doctor before taking these medications.

Answered 3/18/2017

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stimulants: If your heart is normal, stimulants are safe if taken as prescribed.

Answered 8/11/2013

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I took too many Ritalin (methylphenidate) and My heart is very irregular ?

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