Posted by Mark H. on April 13, 2000, at 19:58:21
In reply to Re: Heart pain, short breath after meds...anyone ?, posted by Cam W. on April 12, 2000, at 19:01:05
Hi Anna,
I've experienced angina (or at least what I suspect is angina) from taking methylphenidate, and I've experienced shortness of breath very much like what I would expect from mild heart failure with beta-blockers. Some of the stimulants *seem* to restrict blood-flow to the heart (although I'm not a doc and I have no idea why that would be), and some of the heart-slowers (which I take adjunctively for depression) *seem* to make the heart less efficient, therefore causing shortness of breath.
Because of the seriousness of heart disease and the medical profession's documented tendency to give less credence to women who complain of chest pains (!), I'd recommend you follow up with your doctor, even if your treadmill (?) EKG was good 6 months ago.
Also, as SJ asked, it would help to know how much of what medicines you're taking.
Best wishes,
Mark H.
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