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Taking Dexedrine, Chest Feels Tight After Medicine. Have Mytro Valve Prolapse And High BP. Should I Be Concerned?
Question: my dr gave me dexedrine 10mgX2 per day, my chest feels tight in the morning once the drug kicks in. I have a mytro valve prolapse and high/normal blood pressure, 44 yrs old male, good lipids, low cholesterol. Should I be concerned?
Hi and thanks for the query,
Most patients usually need some reaction time in order to adapt to Amphetamines. This usually however not exceed two weeks. Effects could also be observed because of the drug dosage.
I would suggest you stay patient for a couple of days. take drug as recommended. If symptoms persist, you might need to revisit your physician for review. IF you continue feeling bad after modification of dose, you might need to change the drug. A clinical evaluation however remains the key to exclude other causes of chest tightness before associating it to Amphetamines.
Thanks , for now, NO WORRIES. Take drug as recommended and be calm. Consult your treating physician if symptoms do persist for decision and follow up. Wishing you the best of health and kind regards.
Bain LE, MD.
Most patients usually need some reaction time in order to adapt to Amphetamines. This usually however not exceed two weeks. Effects could also be observed because of the drug dosage.
I would suggest you stay patient for a couple of days. take drug as recommended. If symptoms persist, you might need to revisit your physician for review. IF you continue feeling bad after modification of dose, you might need to change the drug. A clinical evaluation however remains the key to exclude other causes of chest tightness before associating it to Amphetamines.
Thanks , for now, NO WORRIES. Take drug as recommended and be calm. Consult your treating physician if symptoms do persist for decision and follow up. Wishing you the best of health and kind regards.
Bain LE, MD.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It has been 6 weeks on the dexedrine, chest tightness only occurrs with the drug, very small amount of pain as well.
Hi and thanks for the query,
I think think the dosage should be reconsidered. This however should be followed carefully by your clinician to monitor blood pressure levels. In case of persistence of these symptoms , he might consider gradual withdrawal of the drug and consequent replacement.
Thanks and hope this helps. Wishing you good health.
Bain LE, MD.,
I think think the dosage should be reconsidered. This however should be followed carefully by your clinician to monitor blood pressure levels. In case of persistence of these symptoms , he might consider gradual withdrawal of the drug and consequent replacement.
Thanks and hope this helps. Wishing you good health.
Bain LE, MD.,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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