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Hi Nomad40 – sorry to hear of your heart attack, but it’s fantastic that you’re well on the road to recovery. Stay positive!
I know my psych was very concerned about me proving that my heart and BP were both ‘normal’ before she would prescribe methylphenidate (MPH) and I don’t think the physical side effects are as strong with MPH as they are with Adderall….but I might be wrong.
Either way, they take heart problems very seriously. I don’t think I’d dare take stimulants if I had had a heart attack.
Have you thought about exploring the possibility of taking Straterra? (Is that how it’s spelt?) It’s a non-stimulant so should be safe for you to take? At least suggest it to your cardiologist if Adderall is refused. I think it takes a while to kick in, but at least it shouldn’t raise your BP.
I would be pretty upset if I couldn’t take my MPH but I’d give Straterra a shot in case it worked OK.
Good luck. Do keep us updated about what your cardiologist says.
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