Posted by undopaminergic on February 21, 2022, at 8:13:11
In reply to Med similar to Ritalin?, posted by Roslynn on February 20, 2022, at 14:40:05
> Hi all and hope everyone is well.
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> Just have a question...
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> I have found that Ritalin helps me in the mornings but my Dr. is reluctant to prescribe it because he feels my blood pressure is a little high.
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> He had prescribed it for me for about a year but then he requested some records from my PCP and he's concerned about my blood pressure now (it's about in the 130's range).
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> My question is, is there a med with a similar action as Ritalin that will not increase my blood pressure?
>I suggest taking an antihypertensive drug, or a combination of them, to address the blood pressure issue. I use bisoprolol, but guanfacine is my favourite. There are a great number of other drugs, which means it's likely you can find a regimen that works for you.
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