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Does Taking Methylphenidate Caused An Elevation In The Heart Rate?

Hi, I have been taking Buproprion XL 200 mg twice a day and I take methylphenidate in the morning with the Buproprion. I was doing some light work outside, started t sweat a little and then felt a little out of breath. I came inside and took my blood pressure, which has always been good. The numbers seemed okay except my heart rate was like 140. I rested for awhile and it came down to 125, now hours later it is 109. I am a 64 year old male, weigh around 200 and am 5 11 and I take lots of antioxidents. No Ginko, but I have added ALCAR, NALT, alphalipoic acid, and glutathione. I use beet powder. I try to eat berry extracts and mix some of it into a protein blueberry smoothie most mornings. Is it the methylphenidate that is doing that (high pulse)? I have been taking it for about a month and a half.
Mon, 6 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, Methylphenidate is a stimulant and is causing rapid pulse rate. Avoid other stimulants such as tea, coffee or cigarette.

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Does Taking Methylphenidate Caused An Elevation In The Heart Rate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, Methylphenidate is a stimulant and is causing rapid pulse rate. Avoid other stimulants such as tea, coffee or cigarette. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.