Posted by linkadge on November 14, 2007, at 15:53:09
In reply to Re: Cardiovascular toxicity of stimulants, posted by d0pamine on November 13, 2007, at 15:48:35
The above post by kaleidoscope was very good. I have had blood pressure on stimulants that most doctors would consider borderline high. They were reluctant to prescribe heart medications since it was drug induced, and a little less than high.
Anyhow, it has been an issue that bothered be for a while. I heard they stopped useing desipramine in children with ADHD in many European countries due to cardiovascular complications.
I don't really see how staterra is any different, or other stimulants for that matter.
I have stopped many highly effective medications because of this reason. It is a shame that they can't find ways to elevate monoamines in critical regions without affecting the rest of the body.
I think that psychiatry is guilt of not being well integrated with the rest of medicine.
At lot passes the radar on the premise that psychiatric problems justify harsh treatments.
I think its very unfair. Consider a child on high doses or ritalin. As an adult coming off they may not only have to face the prospect that their reward systems may never function normally again without the drug, but now they are at elevated risk for heart disease. Double whammy.
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