Posted by ed_uk on March 6, 2005, at 10:47:14
In reply to Re: Drug interactions q. » ed_uk, posted by banga on March 6, 2005, at 10:23:16
Hi B,
>What's a quick way to lower blood pressure? Would Benadryl do anything at all?
I honestly doubt that your BP is elevated very much. Hypertension is almost always asymptomatic unless the rise in BP is extremely fast and dramatic eg. MAOI-hypertensive crisis. It is extremely unlikely that your BP has risen this much. Small short-term rises in BP are not dangerous unless a person has severe underlying cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease.
Your symptoms should improve quickly after reducing the dose of Adderall, if not, you could always take a dose of Abilify once every two days for the next few days. If you are worried, you could take a dose of Abilify right now!
I don't think Benadryl would do anything. Your current symptoms are probably just side effects of Adderall that were being 'masked' by Abilify. Alternatively, as you said, they could be withdrawal symptoms. If you are very worried you could go to see a doctor, I think you will be absolutely fine though so I don't think you need to.
>What's a quick way to lower blood pressure?
Probably to relax in a darkened room and listen to some soothing music :-?
Are you very worried?
Ed.
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