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Posted 9/20/2015 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hello All,

As I have mentioned in previous posts , I am currently on Vyvanse as a total treatment plan to help with anxiety. I do not expect anyone to know for sure the answer but any advice would be great.

Just briefly: Vyvanse is a stimulant given to people with ADHD as well as being used in as apart of a total treatment plan. It boosts heart rate due to the fact it is a stimulant.

I have talked to my doctor and he says it is okay to workout while on this medication. I have read a lot online stating that essentially it is not good for your heart because you have the stimulant working in it as well as the physical exertion from exercise. My issue is, is that I am already overweight (but trying to lose weight) and am sure the medication is having effects on my blood pressure. I feel my heart pounding at times. I used to always go workout on this medication but now I have become very heart aware for some unexplained reason.

So I guess my question is, is it me overthinking things and would I would be fine working out? This is a long acting medication and I can definatley feel it still in my system. I just don't want to stress my body off more then it can handle.
Posted 9/20/2015 9:54 PM (GMT 0)
Humble,

I think to err on the safe side I would tell your doctor about your racing/pounding heart sensation.

If your heart rate is already accelerated at resting due to the Rx and anxiety...then I would think your doctor would at the very least want you monitored closesly during exercise. (do you have a home monitor for BP and pulse?)

Perhaps he/she could have you consult with a cardiologist, just to be on the safe side?

...and of course when starting out with a workout routine you are always going to want to start slow and easy, and increase as you become conditioned.

For now, maybe just moderate walking for 15 min or so to start until you get the green light for anything more.:)

Best wishes and happy/safe workouts. :)

S.C.
Posted 9/20/2015 9:57 PM (GMT 0)
I agree in starting out slow and easy. Start with moderate walking and go from there. Definitely let your doctor know about the racing heart, just so you are being as safe as you possibly can be! Exercise is a great natural anxiety reliever!
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