• Bad Jojo@lemmy.blahaj.zoneM
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        4 hours ago

        It’s fairly common sense given that most ADHD meds are powerful stimulants. Spikes in blood pressure may lead to arterial hardening or chronic hypertension. I ended up with four stents in my heart and chronic hypertension. Still, here is an article so you don’t have to take an internet stranger at their word.

        https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.pn.2024.02.2.3

        EDIT: My concern is mainly for those who have taken it since childhood, led a sedentary lifestyle, eaten a poor diet, and never track or share their BP with a primary care physician. In other words, a not insignificant percentage of ADHD patients.

        EDIT 2: I am not advocating against the meds, they can be a godsend. I am just saying that if you choose to take them, make sure to eat VERY well, excercise daily, take anti-inflammatory supplements or foods, monitor and log you blood pressure, and share your BP log with your primary care physician regularly. Also, if over 30, take a stress test every couple of years. All good things even if you aren’t on ADHD meds.

      • Sergio@slrpnk.net
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        16 hours ago

        Talk to your prescribing doctor about your concerns. Make sure they monitor your blood pressure at the very least.

  • Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    15 hours ago

    Or take a nap. Up to you, but hey, look on the bright side: you can choose and actually follow through with the decision of your own accord :D