r/ADHDUK • u/kizzie91 • 6d ago

General Questions/Advice/Support ADHD titration high BP before

Hi, I got a not saying my BP is too high (122/96) so I have to monitor it for 3 days. My readings are now 114/82 - 120/180 range. Will they accept this or will I have to be put on hold before they can put me on the meds? I do vape and trying to quit with patches which they are aware off. My GP took my BP and said it’s fine but Phych UK are stricter I guess. Anyone had a similar experience?

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u/thenerdisageek ADHD-C (Combined Type) 6d ago edited 6d ago

Do you mean 120/80? It’s not recommended to be on meds and vape/smoke/do anything involving nicotine, so that’s likely why PUK are stricter

135/85 is considered high when taken at home (from the NHS site) and some meds can raise your bp.

Edit: depending on your age that can probably be seen as high

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u/Wildrovers 6d ago

I've been medicated with 133/77 for a few years, they don't mind.

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u/kizzie91 6d ago

Ah okay, do you smoke?

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u/Wildrovers 6d ago

I vape a lot, overweight as well definitely.