I have been having weird heart beats since I was taken off of Ritalin.Is this normal or the did the Ritalin do this to me??? I'm afraid to see a doctor.I don't wanna be put back on pills, I can't take being on those anymore. Someone help me please this Ritalin has really messed me up.\n\nYES,I'm A.D.D./H.D.
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I'm not sure if what you said is related to what is happening to me because i sometimes fell like that my heart hurts really bad and it seems like an arrow went in... but i don't want to go to a doctor eighter because I'm kinda scared but i heard that when you get older something happens so i would go to the Doctor.
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Hi.I would strongly recommend a visit to her GP.Most palpitations (exaggerated perception of one's heartbeat) are benign and caused by stress, anxiety, coffee, smoking, etc.Some of them require immediate attention, especially when accompanied by shortness of breath, dizziness , nausea or other worrisome signs. Please get her to visit her GP and I would also recommend check-ups in a cardiologist's office once every 2-3 years for everybody. Good luck! Bogdan Vulcan
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I took my son's adderal and welbutrin.....and as a result I took my son off of it..       It messed  me   up...and I decided right then and there I didn't want my Child taking that  stuff....   Plus it caused him to have Heart Palpitations" and "anxiety" attacks..    He wasn't ADD  he was just High spirited and needed extra supervision........    that was when he was 5 now he is 13 and is still a handful   but    he is a good kid  with good morals. and I  am so glad I got him off his meds.   He doesn't even remember half his child hood.  You know I hope that the schools get more money for every kid they have that is diagnosed with Adhd or ADD.   Think about it and think about your Kid.
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The term is a "premature ventricular contraction"  (aka PVC).  It is common and benign.  Although it feels like your heart stops, the large part of your heart actually beats earlier than it was supposed to have....then the signal comes through to tell it to beat...but it doesn't beat because it needs to reset after having just beat....then there is a slight pause until the next signal comes down telling it to beat.  It resumes completely normal function thereafter.  If you have many of these episodes or if you become light-headed or dizzy with them, then you should get it checked.  Otherwise it requires no medical attention.
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Your blood pressure, pulse and weight sound o.k., but I think you should go and see your doctor just to make sure.\n\nHave you had any blood sugar problems previously?  What is your hemoglobin levels like now?  Did you feel any better after you ate?
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I experienced something similar to the 'static shocks' that you are speaking of. When trying to stop taking the anti-anxiety/anti-depressant drug Effexor XR I experienced HORRIBLE withdrawal side effects, including something I likened to a 'shock' or..when you hit your elbow/funny bone and the jolt that goes through your arm...in your whole body! My mother also just stopped taking this, and she described the same things. A good question might be when do these occur? The frequency and any possible common denominators might help you to figure out what is causing this. Are you currently taking any medications, or have stopped them? See if these suggestions help!
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Surely a physician has been prescribing this medication?  I find it difficult to believe a physician is keeping you on this medication without wanting to monitor you on a periodic basis. Whether you are medicating yourself or not, get to a physician who will evaluate your need for this medication and perhaps formulate a plan to help you deal with these awful side effects.  Get yourself to the Doc. PRONTO!!  This is heavy duty!
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you probably had a type of palpitation called a PVC or PAC- your heart just beats a little too fast and gets ahead of itself. lots of people get them, theyre harmless unless you have an underlying problem like a heart defect. if you just get one here and then that's pretty common and youre fine. if youre getting quite a few, youre still probably fine but should get it checked out just to be on the safe side. \n\ni have them bad, i literally get thousands some days, it sucks. they still scare me some even though im pretty use to them by now...
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"Racing" heartbeat is not a usual or common known side effects of Lotrel but rather it could be a primary symptom of overdosage which goes along with a sudden drop of blood pressure. You need to see a doctor immediately for reevaluation of his dosage treatment.♥
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i took concerta (methylphenidate XR) in large quantities for a while actually for my ADHD...ive been on just about everything in that class of drugs for ADHD and i do remember experiencing some negative side effects...nausea being one of them...i never had this problem with the tablet form (ritalin) or adderall (tabs or caps)...unfortunately i didnt take concerta long enough to tell you how long it takes before that goes away...all i can tell you is to try and eat balanced meals the best you can...it might be hard sometimes because concerta/ritalin is a stimulant which suppresses appetite...but you will feel better...
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I was taking 30 mgs. daily, and my doctor took me off of it too abruptly - just over a two week period, and I had been taking it for over a year.  It took me about a month to feel like myself again.  My side effects included dizziness, waves of shock like electricity in my head (the worst.)  It helped me to go to a search engine under "Celexa Withdrawl Symptoms" and see that a lot of other people felt like I did.  You'll be ok again.
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lately, over the past 3 months, I hve been pretty paranoid and panicing about nothing. I am going through a lot of change, new job, moved out of my home town. I am happy and the changes are good, but I think it just threw off my perceptions. Maybe the same thing is happening to you. I wonder if my birth control is messing with me too. It is hormones afterall.
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St. Johns is not a good idea to take.. It's been a long time but I used to take that and had bad side effects. (dizzy, sick, headaches)  I've been on Prozac and gain weight with that... I've also been on Effexor XR.  If the DR ever prescribes you Effexor XR do not take it! It was the worst feeling I have ever had when trying to get off of it!!!  I have been on others and after the Effexor incident I will not take prescriptions anymore... I did a lot of research on what would be safe and I found a herbal pill called 5-HTP, it works I've noticed I've been calmer, happier, I can sleep at night, and I don't have panic attacks anymore.  You can find it online... I buy it from an online company Swanson... I've been using them for years for vitamins and such. They are trustworthy.  I've also seen it in CVS.
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Ive done that myself.  Its not a good idea but I dont think its all that dangerous.  Its not like heart medication.  the problem is that it takes time to build up again.  Feeling week and funny is probably from worrying about it.  Although without medication the symptoms can return and that could be happening too.  Over time hypothyroidism can effect all your organs.  You really should keep up on your meds.  good luck!
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My daddy takes Effexor XR and has heart problems so he takes blood pressure medication too.  That makes me assume Effexor is safe for your heart and should NOT cause any palpatations.  \n\nYou really should call your doctor about this, especially if you haven't been taking it very long.
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Hi Brian,\n\nMy name is Sarah and I have a degree in psychology, keep in mind that I am not a doctor however.  \n\nAnyway, I think what you are going through is very common.  The first question that I'm wondering is why your doctor switched your medication?  I know that you said that you cannot remember but it might help you to ask.  Also, it's good that you know that taking that amount of pills is not a good idea.  Have you told anyone else about this?  A friend or family member?  My advice would be to tell someone (or just let them read your post) and have them go to the doctor with you on your next appointment and that way the truth will come out.  You should really let someone know about this before it's too late.  \n\nAs far as battling your ADHD, I do not think that medication alone works in most cases.  You should also seek counseling.  The two coupled together have a very high success rate as opposed to one in absence of the other.  It's just like depression, you can treat it with medication but there is still an underlying problem that contributes to it and until that problem is solved it will continue to come back.  \n\nYou seem to have a good head on your shoulders and I hope that you will seek help in others that are close to you.  Good luck. :)
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You probably have PVCs/PACs, I've had them for a few years and I hate those @@#$@ so much. They feel like an extra beat, flip flop, or fast double beat right? I think its recommended that you be evaluated by a cardiologist to make sure you dont have any heart defects. The vast majority of cases though either just happen for no apparent reason, anxiety/stress related, potassium/calcium/magnesium imbalance in your blood, or a thyroid problem like they were saying. My doc theyre probably anxiety related too and I didn't think I'm anxious either. A lot of people say beta blockers work for them as well and my doc put me on one but it didn't do anything for me. Never tried an antidepressant/anxiety drug but some people say those have helped them, so go for it if you want. Mine seem to be triggered when I'm under stress, drink, dont get enough sleep, or drink too much caffeine. Exercise seems to reduce them for me, but everyone's triggers are different. You can check out the heart forum at medhelp.org a lot of people have them and have all kinds of weird tips and tricks you can try. I think the best thing to do if they really bother you is keep track of what triggers them and then avoid those triggers if practical.