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A 37-year-old female asked:
Can ritalin (methylphenidate) or adderrall cause coronary heart disease?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
42 years experience
No: However, people with coronary artery disease should undergo cardiac clearance before starting one of these medications.
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Dr. William Singeranswered
Pediatric Neurology 53 years experience
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.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Stimulants: If your heart is normal, stimulants are safe if taken as prescribed.
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Last updated Mar 18, 2017
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