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Want to chime in and say I took a very low dose as prescribed for 2 years. I started experiencing random high blood pressure, random heart rate spikes, worsenin

Want to chime in and say I took a very low dose as prescribed for 2 years. I started experiencing random high blood pressure, random heart rate spikes, worsening anxiety and panic. This was the worst when I'd take a day or two break. The doctor told me to start taking anti anxiety meds or take even more Adderall. That made me decide to stop all together. I do miss being able to do things on will. But over time the benefits started wearing off, and the drawbacks were horrible and scary to experience.

matheusmoreira 4y ago
Amphetamines are sympathomimetic. On the heart, they have adrenalin-like inotropic and chronotropic effects. Heart beats faster and stronger, leading to higher heart rate, higher blood pressure, palpitations, higher oxygen consumption. It was theorized that these effects increased cardiovascular risk but apparently that is not the case according to TFA, at least with prescription amphetamines at therapeutic dosages. Abuse of methamphetamine definitely increases risk though. It seems to be common practice to use beta blockers like atenolol to treat the side effects if present. Amphetamines can definitely alter your mood and worsen symptoms of anxiety.
eurasiantiger 4y ago
Did you drink coffee?