My husband has had to come off his ADHD meds due to a heart condition. His cardiologist was adamant. We've done the research and it is indeed an issue that is fairly common, but not talked about much. The problem is, as a late diagnosed person, I've seen the wonderful changes the medication made and it literally saved our marriage. Now, I know he knows it's a problem, I know he feels guilty, but it is incredibly difficult to go back to the way things were. Being constantly interrupted, him trying to "be funny" all the time, innapproriate comments, his inability to finish basic tasks, or get started in the first place. It's taking its toll . Anyone else had experiences like this? I feel like I was handed a lifeline with the medication and now it's been ripped away.
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It's so nice to hear that meds made such a difference in your relationship. From what I understand, stimulants are not the only medication option and there are a few heart-friendly options you could explore with your family doctor or whoever originally prescribed the original ADHD medication. Here's an older article on this that runs through a few options. There may also be some new non-stimulant options since that was published. https://www.adhdmarriage.com/content/what-should-i-know-about-taking-adhd-medication-myself-or-my-partner