Posted by Paulbwell on May 23, 2005, at 19:42:43
In reply to Re: Beta blocker with ritalin for ADHD, posted by Bill LL on May 23, 2005, at 14:52:51
> 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.
>
>I'm on Rit, and was given Propranol (10mg) for the jitters-works very well. The cool thing is that it can be taken as needed, when the ole heart plays up.
Cheers
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