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A 35-year-old female asked:

Dx adhd i'm afraid of adderal making blood pressure go high what can i do? i do take atenolol.

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Dr. Donald Jacobson
A Verified Doctoranswered
42 years experience
Slight chance only: Conclusion: the results of this open study suggest that adults with adhd and controlled hypertension can be safely treated with mas xr. (adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) xr). Source:j clin psychiatry. 2006 may;67(5):696-702.
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Dr. Anthony Vertino
Clinical Psychology 25 years experience
Combined : Atenolol and any of the stimulant class of medications are commonly combined for those with blood pressure issues.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017

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