I take adderall for the purposes of improving my attention with respect to protracted, intellectual endeavors.  I do take blood-pressure medication, which seems fairly effective at maintaining a level of blood-pressure that does not exceed the parameters that are medically defined as normal.  I was wondering if the use of stimulants mights have consequences that result despite the fact that my blood-pressure appears to be controlled?
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There is a lot to find about adderall and its side effects if you google for it on the net. \nAlthough you can find a lot of info, i would advise you to consult your doctor who prescribed you the meds to see if the 'mixing' of the medicines you are taking can be the cause of the seemingly controlled blood pressure.\nFYI I've added a link to a very good page about adderall, the effects, side effects etc, but again, best advice i can give you, is consult your doctor.\nGood luck,\nTiff
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Without consulting my drug guide, I would say it is a vasoconstrictor, because it causes the blood vessels iin your nose to contract so they don't leak as much fluid. I suppose if you swallowed a lot of it, it would have some effect on your blood pressure, but not if you're just using it in your nose. Yes, it is 'habit-forming' in the sense that you can have rebound congestion, where your nose gets runny as it goes back to its pre-drugged state, and you have to suffer through it or you'll never get off the otrivin. I think it takes a few days of using it to have that problem though, so don't stop if it's helping.
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Both are stimulants. Ritalin is a single drug. Adderal is a combination of four different stimulant salts mixed together- many folks agree it works better, provides better concentration without as much speedy effect. In a drug test it doesn't matter- the result will come back (with either med) as positive for amphetamines (which you can then prove you have a prescription for). Best not to share meds though.
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The first line of treatment of HBP is a conservative treatment. Which means proper diet balance, exercising, lowering your weight, control of stress and lifestyle advisory and make some tests. After a period of time considered by your physician there is going to be a reevaluation. If your husband can maintain the BP in a normal or borderline range, than he would continue without medications but with periodical examination. \nIf the BP cannot be controlled by this measures, then it will be necessary to administrate a proper treatment which varies on the background conditions (presence or absence of high blood cholesterol, diabetes, kidneys disease, etc.)\nMost patients with high blood pressure can develop a normal life with a single medication, but having follow up periodically.
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Hypertension can multi-system effects. It is a risk factor for stroke and heart disease. Hypertension can increase the workload that the heart has to pump against, the heart overtime can develop what health care professionals call left ventricular hypertrophy (the left ventricle of the heart becomes overly thickened) which can lead to heart failure. Patients with heart failure will present with shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling of the legs, chest  pain etc due to the heart's inability to pump adequate amounts of oxygenated blood to meet the the body's physiological needs. \n\nHypertension is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease and stroke which can be controlled with lifestyle modification such as diet and exercise, medications and proper care of a trained healthcare professional.  Hope this helps.
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stimulant medications have been used successfully for years to treat accurate diagnoses of attention defecit disorder with or without hyperactivity, in children as young as 5. however it is unusual and discouraged to diagnose the disorder or medicate children under the age of 8. medication is overprescribed for children who do not meet the diagnostic criteria for the disorder, and underprescribed and misdiagnosed for children and adults with higher intellectual functioning. for children and adults who meet the criteria for diagnosis, brain imaging technology has shown decreased activity in the prefrontal cortex, specifically decreased relative levels of dopamine and decreased dopaminergic exposure at post- synaptic neurotransmitter sites. stimulant medications such as methylphenidate (ritalin) and amphetamine derivatives (dextrostat, adderal) are used to correct this condition, at doses too low to cause inebriation or intoxification. other medications chemically similar to atypical antidepressants (strattera)act on the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, and have proven effective with adult patients. stimulant treatment is prescribed at doses too low for physisiological or behavioral addiction, however many adolescent patients with the disorder are significantly more likely to engage in polysubstance abuse, and they may misuse their medication. abuse of ritalin, dextrostat, or adderal is relatively infrequent and generally is seen in late elementary through mid to late high school populations; abuse of amphetamine derivatives is addressed by titrating ritalin, and abuse of ritalin or amphetamine medications is addressed by titrating dosage, limiting quantity prescribed, and concurrent low dosage atypical tricyclic antidepressants. tegretal (carbamazepine) has also shown limited effectiveness at treating the abuse of medications for attention defecit disorders while not aggrevating attention or concentration problems.\njust because the medication is prescribed and reduces a SYMPTOM does not mean the patient meets criteria for diagnosis, and many patients that do meet diagnostic criteria are untreated or misdiagnosed as mood disorders or impule control disorders.
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Not especially clear on what you're asking, but methamphetamine hydrochloride is available by prescription.  The trade name is Desoxyn.\n\nAnd you asked what types of drug is methamphetamine...it is a central nervous stimulant.  Means it gets you going, rather than slows you down.\n\nJust so I can say I said so: if you are thinking of messing around with this stuff, don't.  I have seen it ruin life after life after life, and nothing good comes from it.  Ever.
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High blood pressure patients who are on asprin therapy only take one a day as a blood thinner. Plus smaller pills enter the bloodstream more quickly than larger pills because they break down in our systems more easily.
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Actually, I see diabetes first, then high blood pressure & cardiac complications...if we are connecting all three. DM over time takes it's toll on blood vessels affecting circulation, leading to BP problems and/or cardiac problems....and kidney problems....which enhances high BP problems...and so goes the circle when each affects each.\n\nNow, without diabetes in the picture, high BP (not controlled) can cause heart problems and kidney dysfunction.  \n\nThere may well be a higher incidence of DM with hypertension....I would guess if this were true then the pancreas was affected by the hypertention as the heart and kidneys are affected.
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Do you have ADHD? Stimulants calm them.
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I take 20mg 3x daily and it's less effective to me too because I've built up a tolerance as well. I take an antidepressant that helps with the anxiety so I don't feel nervous after taking the Adderall. Talk to your doctor maybe you should up your dosage but do it gradually like you're doing.
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Medication may be the answer to problems associated with the syndrome ADD/ADHD.\n\nRitalin is stimulant which increases brain activity, enabling those with ADD/ADHD to control impulsively, regulate behavior, screen out extraneous stimuli, and increase attention span. \n\nThis may appear to calm the ADD/ADHD person while over stimulating those who do not have this disorder.  Most people who need medication, that is with abnormal brain function, do not abuse it; however, the potential for abuse is always there. \n\nThe only way to determine if Ritalin is the answer for specific learning and behavior problems exhibited by an individual is to determine whether or not the person has ADD/ADHD.\n\nRitalin has been used to calm and help millions of children and adults with ADD/ADHD; however, it should be used carefully.  If it doesn’t achieve the desired result or if the cure is worse than the disease, then the medication should be discontinued
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You need to take blood pressure med's daily as perscribbed by your Dr. \nYou didn't give the name of the med your taking and all med's are given at different doses.
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I'd say if there was a C option that was "yes and no" I'd choose that. Sodium does make an affect on your blood pressure, but not fully. It also depends on other minerals in your body, such as calcium.\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/Article/74/89218.htm?pagenumber=2
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Side Effects\nFor individuals who are sodium-sensitive, an increased intake of sodium may contribute to high blood pressure. Therefore, people with high blood pressure may be advised to reduce sodium intake; all patients with high blood pressure should discuss this issue with their doctor. Reducing sodium can also reduce the side effects from certain prescription medications.\nIn addition, sodium may lead to fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, or kidney disease. These patients should be on strict sodium-restricted diets as prescribed by their doctor.\nPlease see the webpages for more details on Sodium in diet.
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yes... But PLEASE PLEASE be careful when giving him Ritalin... or other ADHD meds...  There are non-drugs you can get from the health food store to help calm them so they can do better at home, school, or where ever.\n\nThere was a boy, age 7 when he started taking Ritalin.  When he was 14, he collapsed and died of heart failure, determined to be caused by taking the Ritalin for too long!!   PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!  There are alternatives to prescription drugs for this!!!
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It depends on who you ask if taking ADD medication causes slow growth. Personally I believe that it does in some clients. I think a parent should follow their gut feelings on something like this. You know your child better than any so called "expert." For example you know more about family history and things like that since average height is based on genetics. \n\nTo answer your question YES ritalin an metadate is theorized to stunt growth... some argue against it though.\n\nBy the way, be very suspicious of research studies in regards to medications. The biggest investor in drug research are the drug companies. Whats sad about research is that you can find different studies saying the opposite thing. Dont get me wrong, research is beneficial however some studies are done to serve a purpose - for drug companies - to sell drugs.\n\nCounselorDan (Child Therapist)