View Full Version : Adderall xr and hypertension


Kaitlyn
03-26-09, 02:42 PM
Does anyone here take adderall xr with hypertension?

I was prescribed adderall xr 10mg once a day, then after 2 weeks take 2 10mg twice a day.

I am on 3 medications for hypertention. I am a little nervous. I do see my PC today, he may ajust my dosage. just curious what others exp is like with hypertention and adderall xr

moo4dougie
03-26-09, 03:47 PM
I have hypertension issues. Unfortunately, both Adderall and Ritalin exacerbate my issues. (I'm on Ritalin right now, but I may just quit the Ritalin all together.) So, I do the following to mediate those issues:

1) I try to space out my Clonidine and stimulant medications show that I don't take either one within two or three hours of each other. My pharmacist recommended this in order to prevent weird yo-yo issues with blood pressure.

2) I try to take the lowest possible dose of stimulant possible. Skipping doses of stimulants when I don't absolutely need them has helped my BP and has also helped me fight off tolerance issues.

3) I try to do a little cardio every single day. I do it on Wii fit: step, rhythm boxing, jogging in place, hula hoop. That seems to help, too. Plus, when I do cardio, I don't have to take a stimulant for awhile. I'm not fanatical about it: I usually exercise for 30 minutes a day while watching TV. Gotta get The Wire, American Idol, Grey's Anatomy, Rachel Maddow, United States of Tara, and Ugly Betty in sometime, you hear?

4) I am more vigilant with my diet than ever. I am somewhat salt sensitive, and this helps my BP in check. I eat enormous amounts of fruit all day. I avoid the center isles of the grocery. Fast food disgusts me now. Salt grosses me out now. Eat fresh fresh fresh fresh fresh. It was annoying at first, but now I feel SOOOO much better. And I lost weight without trying simply by eliminating salty, processed foods. And losing weight helped with my BP, too, I think...

As a result of doing all this, I've kept my BP at reasonable levels. I think it's all a balancing act.

(ADHD)ERIC
03-27-09, 05:32 PM
Yes I have high blood pressure and I am on 30mg XR 2 per day. I exercise also. I take a medication for my high blood pressure and I think it is ok. Whats odd is when my blood pressure goes up I can feel myself getting really irritated so its time to calm down.