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Stimulants and Cardiac Arrhythmias: Risk Assessment and Alternatives

Stimulants and Cardiac Arrhythmias: Risk Assessment and Alternatives
wayne Holloway in: Medications 18 March 2026

Stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin help manage ADHD but can increase the risk of dangerous heart rhythms, especially in older adults or those with hidden heart conditions. Learn how to assess your risk and what safer alternatives exist.

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