Posted by Bill LL on May 23, 2005, at 14:52:51
In reply to Beta blocker with ritalin for ADHD, posted by alohashirt on May 21, 2005, at 22:22:59
The only 2 blood pressure meds widely used for ADHD that I am aware of are clonodine (catapress) and tenex. I don't think that they are beta blockers.
But I take Toprol XL which is a beta blocker. I also take Concerta which is a slow release ritalin. The Toprol helps with agitation.
> I read a paper a while ago that described the use of beta blockers
> as a second tier ADHD treatment combined with Ritalin. Has
> anyone heard of this and which beta blockers in particular are
> used?
>
> I'm interested in a change to my meds that would increase
> my blood pressure. If there's a BP med that also has a
> positive effect on ADHD I'm interested in finding out more.
poster:Bill LL
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