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Take Ritalin Daily. Does Taking This Drug Cause Heart Damage?

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Posted on Sat, 27 Jul 2013
Question: I was wondering, I take 15mg of ritalin IR daily. I have been taking it for about a month and a half. Can taking this drug cause heart damage? Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (1 hour later)
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Ritalin is methylphenidate which is psychostimulant drug.
Therefore few studies on long term complication.
Some angina and hypertension may occur on longterm use in some patients.
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.
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Take Ritalin Daily. Does Taking This Drug Cause Heart Damage?

Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Ritalin is methylphenidate which is psychostimulant drug.
Therefore few studies on long term complication.
Some angina and hypertension may occur on longterm use in some patients.
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.