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I'm posting this simply because I didn't have any other place to post it, and I'm hoping I'll get some sort of cathartic relief by doing so.

I'm 41 years old, and I've been taking meds for ADHD for the better part of 10 years. I bounced around with a few different meds before finding that Vyvanse was by far the most effective for me. To say that it changed my life would be a huge understatement.

I've recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure. They're still working on figuring out the cause (genetic, environmental, stress, etc...), but I found out on Tuesday that I'm no longer able to take my Vyvanse until they figure everything out. Even then, there's a good chance I'll never be able to go back on meds.

I'm, honestly, pretty devistated right now. I was upset enough when I started having to deal with the high blood pressure stuff (I'm a relatively in-shape person, and a very avid distance runner). Adding this on top of things almost feels like too much to handle at once. I've pretty much just sat on the couch these past two days throwing myself a little pity party.

In addition to just being a way to vent my feelings of frustration, I'm also hoping someone here might be able to offer some alternative ways to help manage ADHD symptoms. My biggest area of need has always been with my focus. When I'm not medicated, my motivation to do anything (especially things that need to get done) is near zero.

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[–] KijinSeija 10 points 2 years ago

Ask your doctor about guanfacine (Intuniv). It is taken both as an ADHD medication and a blood pressure lowering medication. It might be good either by itself or in conjunction with your current medication to offset the stimulant’s effects on blood pressure.