Hi, I’m a 21-year-old trans man (5’8, average weight, non-smoker, taking venlafaxine and Testogel) who recently started methylphenidate for ADHD about a week ago. Lately, I’ve had several instances where my heart feels like it’s racing or beating irregularly. I woke up today feeling like I’m in a total state of ‘fight or flight.’ My blood pressure is 136/97 and my heart rate is 105 bpm. I’ve been trying to calm down, but nothing is working. Is it safe to wait until my appointment next Monday, or should I seek help immediately?
Edit: My usual stats are 122/71 and 80 bpm.
You can wait for your scheduled follow-up with your prescribing doctor. If the side effects are too much to handle, you might consider stopping the medication until you’ve had that talk.