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Is it normal to have heart palpitations on Adderall?
Chest pain, irregular heart rate, and heart palpitations may also be present in someone using Adderall. For someone who may already have a heart condition or underlying medical issue, Adderall can be particularly dangerous, and its use may result in heart attack, seizures, or stroke.
Is an irregular heart beat something to worry about?
When to see a doctor immediately? Dr. Hummel says it can be difficult for most people to know if an irregular heartbeat is a sign of something more serious. Go immediately if you have additional symptoms with your irregular heartbeat or you’ve had a heart attack or other heart stress.
What does it mean when your heart skips an extra beat?
The most common diagnoses that cause heart-skipping are pre-atrial contractions (PAC) and pre-ventricular contractions (PVC). These are extra heartbeats that originate in the top or bottom part of the heart, respectively, and come in between two normally timed beats.
Can you take Adderall with a heart murmur?
The cautions According to the drug label, available at www.fda.gov, Adderall should not be given to patients with “structural cardiac abnormalities,” such as heart murmurs; there have been reports of sudden death in children with such conditions.
Can stress cause an irregular heart beat?
Emotional states such as shock, fright or stress can also cause irregular heart rhythms. Arrhythmias that are recurrent or related to an underlying heart condition are more concerning and should always be evaluated by a doctor. In most cases, treating the underlying condition will take care of the arrhythmia.
Does Adderall cause heart murmurs?
The cautions According to the drug label, available at www.fda.gov, Adderall should not be given to patients with “structural cardiac abnormalities,” such as heart murmurs; there have been reports of sudden death in children with such conditions. Adderall has not been tested in children under age 6.