Posted by vbAgent on January 8, 2006, at 15:41:49
In reply to Re: Cardiovascular Stimulation-Strattera vs Stimulants » mike99, posted by ed_uk on January 8, 2006, at 10:43:02
hi mike99, many people are hypersensitive to stimulants. This doesn't necessarily mean you can't benefit or that it's the wrong medication.
Have you considered using a beta blocker? Beta blockers, like Toprol or atenolol, are commonly combined with a stimulant to dull the cardiovascular activation. The (p)doc will want to aim for a beta blocker that has minimal impact on the CNS (central nervous system) in the brain; one that doesn't readily cross the blood-brain barrier.
About Strattera, I have tried it, but with little success. I experienced nausea and dizziness from it. This is NOT to say you will also exerience these adverse effects. Your mileage may vary.
I think staying on a low dose of a stimulant or non-stimulant, like Strattera, is a good idea in your case. Strattera *may* increase blood pressure. So, if you give it a trial run start with a low dose.
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