Posted by minimal on March 25, 2006, at 9:37:31
In reply to Re: Ritalin and Chest Pains, posted by mike99 on March 25, 2006, at 8:32:27
This is really scary. I was experiencing virtually the same symptoms on Ritalin and went to the doctor about 3 or 4 times to get checked. They consistently said it was anxiety due to stress. Now I am not so sure. It sounds like I too could have had angina. I am done with stimulants. These drugs are obviously dangerous and I am very worried about the long-term health effects of prolonged use of these medications. Recently, someone I had known for a long time, someone who seemed very fit/healthy, died suddenly in their 20s from a heart failure after 15 years on and off of Ritalin. While it was unlikely that Ritalin was the main cause of their death, I am sure 15 years of cocaine, er, Ritalin use from age 10 didn't help the structural problem in their heart. I think we should all be careful with these drugs.
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