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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: LifeInNeon on March 19, 2011, 08:43:55 AM

Title: HRT and ADHD
Post by: LifeInNeon on March 19, 2011, 08:43:55 AM
Does anyone have any experience with this, or know where to find information? I know we're not the most well-researched population, and I've had some trouble tracking down any info on this.

Specifically, my concern is the spiro diuretic effect combined with my ADHD meds.
Title: Re: HRT and ADHD
Post by: melissa42013 on March 19, 2011, 09:22:41 AM
Stacy Beaumont has some experience in this. I will point this post out to her.
-M
Title: Re: HRT and ADHD
Post by: JessicaH on March 19, 2011, 04:15:47 PM
It shouldn't cause any issues. The adhd meds will help with the lethargy caused by anti androgen mess.
Title: Re: HRT and ADHD
Post by: Stephanie.Izann on March 19, 2011, 06:26:08 PM
I have A.D.H.D. and take Ritalin for it. No it does not affect anything. Still, you should consult your Doctor. I've been taking the combo for almost 6 months and I have NOT seen a difference or have had any side effects.


Quote from: LifeInNeon on March 19, 2011, 08:43:55 AM
Does anyone have any experience with this, or know where to find information? I know we're not the most well-researched population, and I've had some trouble tracking down any info on this.

Specifically, my concern is the spiro diuretic effect combined with my ADHD meds.
Title: Re: HRT and ADHD
Post by: LifeInNeon on March 19, 2011, 08:54:39 PM
I know it took me a while to get past the walnut bladder with my meds. I was just wondering if the spiro would make that worse or bring it back. I don't have a history of kidney problems in my family but I'd rather not spend my last decade on earth on dialysis either :-P

The ADHD meds have really turned things around but they'll have to go for a while if I have to choose. I'd just rather not have to. :-/
Title: Re: HRT and ADHD
Post by: kmcginn68 on March 21, 2011, 03:51:31 PM
I've got the same issue. From what I can tell the biggest concern should be blood pressure just keep an eye on that.
Title: Re: HRT and ADHD
Post by: Mindy on March 21, 2011, 07:20:09 PM
I am taking concerta 72mg and no issues I was also on xanax and have found that the anxiety is dropping fast this is end of 2nd week on spiro,estrogen and prog. I am also being very strict with starting and finishing things.
Title: Re: HRT and ADHD
Post by: gothique11 on March 24, 2011, 09:03:34 PM
You shouldn't have any problems. I'm not aware of any that exist, anyway. I have ADHD and on dexies. I was on Strattera for a while, before, too (didn't like that med, didn't work well, but for some it does.... but in terms of HRT, no contradictions). I've been on many other meds, too, anti-depressents, mood stablizers, anti-psychotics, etc, etc -- no issues there either. Now I'm only on dexies, which work great, and much better than taking a cocktail of meds for the same result. o_0