ADHD medications show minimal impact on heart health in large study
- A University of Southampton study found ADHD drugs have small effects on heart rate and blood pressure.
- Concerns exist regarding the potential side effects of medications prescribed for ADHD treatment.
- Researchers analyzed data from 22,702 ADHD participants across 102 randomized controlled trials.
- Dr. Farhat noted practitioners might incorrectly assume only stimulants negatively affect the cardiovascular system.
- The findings suggest benefits from ADHD medications outweigh risks, but monitoring remains crucial.
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New study investigates effects of ADHD medications on the heart
A new study has found that medications for ADHD have overall small effects on blood pressure and heart rate after weeks or a few months of use. There have been concerns about the side effects of ADHD medications but the new findings, coupled with other studies, suggest that the benefits of taking these medications outweigh the risks, while highlighting the need for careful monitoring.
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