I was so excited with my response to Focaline (ritalin). I was thrilled to be freed from impulsive eating and food cravings. Also, my body felt noticably peaceful & my husband noticed I was calmer. This began last Thursday. The following Tuesday I noticed some unusual breathlessness as I was climbing a tiny incline to an evening meeting. Later that night my heart seemed to be pounding. The next morning I knew my heart was both racing and beating irregularly. A cardiologist confirmed I could no longer take this or any related medication.
So, bummer. I'll be meeting with the ADHD doc within a few weeks to see if there are any alternative ADHD meds I might try. It's not the end of the world if I can't. I've made it 67 years without. It was just a nice experience to know what it's like to eat like a "normal" person. I'll simply continue working through the Weight Watchers Program.
Mom, I'm so sorry you had that experience. It was scary for all of us to think that something might be wrong with your heart. I'm glad it was "just" the meds. I hope there's an alternative!
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