My son takes vyvanse and it doesn't raise his blood pressure. Are you sure you Have ADHD, because if stimulants are raising your BP you may have some other disorder mimicking ADHD symptoms?

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Yes, I'm sure. I was diagnosed about 10 years ago and again in August because I am applying for testing accommodations on the California Bar Exam. I have a family history of blood pressure issues and I've also been in law school for over 2 years (aka lots of stress) so the doc said it could be any number of those causing the BP issues.

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Yes, I'm sure. I was diagnosed about 10 years ago and again in August because I am applying for testing accommodations on the California Bar Exam. I have a family history of blood pressure issues and I've also been in law school for over 2 years (aka lots of stress) so the doc said it could be any number of those causing the BP issues.

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It sounds like it could be stress causing your blood pressure to spike. Never underestimate the strain that stress can put on the body. If it is affecting your blood pressure then you need to learn how to manage stress. I use exercise to manage stress. Some people use meditation, yoga, etc. Sometimes managing stress is as easy as remembering to breathe . . .

Three Stress Management Tips for ADHD Adults

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I hope this helps. Dena

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Thank you Dena. Honestly, I am sure that's really what the major issue is... I haven't had much of a break from the stress in over 2 years now! I started getting back into the gym 4-5 days a week a few weeks ago and that is definitely helping I think. I also am seeing positive results from the Vyvanse thus far. Thanks again for the advice! :)

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I have heard some good news about amphetarestore, this suppliment might help you. It is said to lessen our dependency to stimulant drugs like Vyvanse and increases the medication effectiveness, It also detoxifies our body. Try searching for this product and good luck to you... Have a happy life!

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Yes, I agree with the above post. I've had some first hand experience with this supplement. it really helped me coping up. it's really gaining popularity among the alternative medicine world. there's no harm in trying it, could really help you.

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Hi,

Just wanted to pop in and add my experience, in case it helps anyone. I've been diagnosed with AD/HD for 8 years now and have been on ritalin, adderall, and concerta. I also have social anxiety and a history of depression. I have noticed that ritalin (regular, generic) helped with the focusing but the task initiation and time awareness was not improved at all. With adderall (reg. generic) the focus was lacking, but I was able to switch tasks and was much more aware of time - my brain could multi-task. With the spansule for adderall, I got migraines. Concerta had a similar effect of ritalin, but was not effective at helping me wake up and begin my day. I had tried a small dose of ritalin in the morning to help, but the Dr. felt that this time Vyvanase might do the trick, as many people said it helped both focus and task initiation/time awareness. He said the same thing about Concerta... so I'm getting a bit uneasy.

I try my first dose tomorrow morning, before work. I'm worried.

My comorbidities are hyperthyroidism, which went undetected for a while because the Dr thought the sweating was due to the effexor I'm taking for social anxiety. My family Dr caught the hyperthyroidism after I had a routine blood test. I had been getting symptoms of hyperthyroidism for a while, but they are so gradual it's difficult to "see" the truth, especially with medication side effects.

for what it's worth, hyperthyroidism causes: -decrease in energy levels (I noticed this after looking back on the last year of my life, that my energy level had gone WAY down) -eye protrusion (I had been having heightened sensitivity to my contact lenses, like they were rubbing against my eyelid, causing severe swelling) -hand tremors (thought they were from not eating due to lack of appetite, thanks to ritalin/other meds) -night sweats (thought they were from effexor) -lighter menstrual flow (who would complain about that, or think that's a bad thing?) -heart palipitations (I have anxiety, so that went under the radar)

one in 5 women have a thyroid disorder. Asian women are more prone to it. If it runs in your family, please get tested for it. Hypothyroidism can be triggered by very stressful situations and sometimes pregnancy and/or childbirth.

In my case, hyperthyroidism, I'm feeling much more energetic (not lying on the couch at the end of the day because I'm so tired), and it was put back on course with thyroid supressant meds. Hyperthyroidism causes your metabolism to speed up, so you need a ridiculous amount of energy to function. The treatment in my case is similar to "recalibrating/resetting" my metabolism/thyroid. I'm taking a small dose of the thyroid med, and have regular blood tests. If all goes well, I might be off the medication by next year.

Anyway, I hope this may have given another angle to the unravelling of comorbid conditions.

Stay well, everyone

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I too take Vyvanse for ADD and play softball twice a week. I have been on Vyvanse for over a year and I have noticed during my practices and games, my heart is pounding out of my chest. I have to stop and take deep breathes to get it to stop because I know that can't be good.

My point being.....I am currently doing a lab report on the affects of blood pressure and Vyvanse during exercise. I used myself and someone my age and height doing the same exercise for 10 mins and recording our heart rate and blood pressure before, during, after and then hours after. I also did the same experiment on two 10 yr old girls (one on 70 mg Vyvanse and one not on anything) The child and myself on Vyvanse had significant spikes during moderate exercise. Im trying to research now what we can do or if playing sports on these meds can have an adverse affect on us ADD/ADHD patients.

So for the increase in heart rate you feel during exercise is not caused by mental stress obviously but there are increases in our chemical levels and goes much further.

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My BP is now high. I have been super stressed about not functioning well due to ADD at home and at work. My doctor put me on a blood pressure med and VyVanse. I have to wait for a prior authorization before I can get the ADD med covered though. I definitely put on some extra weight after going aff the generic Adderall. The generic had too many side effects. Extra weight and too much salt are probably the two worst things for blood pressure. The Vyvanse can decrease appetite. I am hoping I get that side effect because that would be helpful for blood pressure.

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