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Does Intake Of Stimulant Medication Have Adverse Effect On Heart Conditions?
Question: I have ADHD. I received my doctor's advice to reduce them or stop them because of my heart condition. I am ready to sign a testimonial of taking stimulant against my doctor's advice. What should the doctor do?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Some doctors will indeed prescribe stimulant medication to people with heart conditions, but some may not due to the risk of arrthymia, heart attack, stroke, and death. It is up to each individual doctor. Unfortunately, even signing paperwork accepting this risk cannot force a doctor to prescribe it for you. If you discuss this with your doctor and they still choose not to prescribe it, you will have to seek out a different doctor to consider prescribing it for you.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Some doctors will indeed prescribe stimulant medication to people with heart conditions, but some may not due to the risk of arrthymia, heart attack, stroke, and death. It is up to each individual doctor. Unfortunately, even signing paperwork accepting this risk cannot force a doctor to prescribe it for you. If you discuss this with your doctor and they still choose not to prescribe it, you will have to seek out a different doctor to consider prescribing it for you.
Please rate and close this answer if you are satisfied.
I am available for private consultations via my link below:
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