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Taking Biphentin For ADHD. Has Nose Bleeds. Should I Be Concerned About Blood Pressure?
Question: My 7 yr old daughter is on Biphentin for ADHD. She has been getting nose bleeds today....should I be concerned about her blood pressure?
Hi there
I hope she is having control of hyperactivity with biphentrin… often nose bleeds in these kids are related to inadvertent trauma due to hyperactivity.
Blood pressure does change with amphetamines… so even though unlikely… and if there is no history of trauma… its better to rule.out that blood pressure is not more than 120.
If control of adhd is not adequate… discuss with your doctor regarding change of medicine. Other issues that can cause bleeding are vitamin c or vitamin k deficiency.
I hope this addresses your concern… please get back for any further assessment. Thanks
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I hope she is having control of hyperactivity with biphentrin… often nose bleeds in these kids are related to inadvertent trauma due to hyperactivity.
Blood pressure does change with amphetamines… so even though unlikely… and if there is no history of trauma… its better to rule.out that blood pressure is not more than 120.
If control of adhd is not adequate… discuss with your doctor regarding change of medicine. Other issues that can cause bleeding are vitamin c or vitamin k deficiency.
I hope this addresses your concern… please get back for any further assessment. Thanks
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No evidence of trauma. Nose bleeds aren't unusual for her in the winter, but doctor's figure that's because it's so dry here in the winter. Hasn't been dry this summer though with humidity from 80-100%. I wasn't aware of the vitamin c & vitamin k definiciency link to nose bleeds so will take a look at that. Her appetite has been down since starting the medication. The plan is 20 mg until school starts & then to 30 mg. We've only been at the medication for 3 months & although the positive change in behaviour is very wonderful, I'm very nervous of the side effects. What other symptoms could she have if BP was the problem? I'm not scheduled to see her pediatrician again until Oct, but would obviously go sooner if need be...
Thanks for detailing facts
Go to a nurse or practitioner for bp check … if less than 100 … no worry for epistaxis.
Other not so common causes may be nasal crusting… polyp… foreign object stuck in nose…
Often there need not be a reason.
If it is seasonal… just applying some moisturiser or vaseline may help prevent next bleeds.
If the child is sick or has many times bleeding on same day
Emergency visit to dr is warranted.
One of rare cause we end up diagnosing in otherwise healthy kids is pivka or factor 13 deficiency but these issues of research level.
There need not be any signs of high blood pressure… and high blood pressure can't be diagnosed without checking it with bp manometer.
Thanks again…
Dr XXXXXXX
Go to a nurse or practitioner for bp check … if less than 100 … no worry for epistaxis.
Other not so common causes may be nasal crusting… polyp… foreign object stuck in nose…
Often there need not be a reason.
If it is seasonal… just applying some moisturiser or vaseline may help prevent next bleeds.
If the child is sick or has many times bleeding on same day
Emergency visit to dr is warranted.
One of rare cause we end up diagnosing in otherwise healthy kids is pivka or factor 13 deficiency but these issues of research level.
There need not be any signs of high blood pressure… and high blood pressure can't be diagnosed without checking it with bp manometer.
Thanks again…
Dr XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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