Summary
A new international study led by the University of Southampton found ADHD medications cause small increases in blood pressure and heart rate but offer overall benefits that outweigh these risks.
Researchers emphasized careful monitoring, especially for patients with heart conditions. Both stimulant and non-stimulant medications showed similar cardiovascular effects, except guanfacine, which lowered blood pressure.
Experts noted the drugs improve academic performance, reduce mortality risk, and lower chances of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
Prescriptions have surged post-pandemic, but misconceptions about ADHD treatments still persist, experts warned.
Claiming there will be no withdrawal symptoms when taking it properly is factually incorrect.
Just because you didn’t experience them doesn’t mean others won’t. They might not be at the level of meth withdrawals, but they definitely exist.
Hence, the first sentence and last paragraph. Everyone reacts differently.
I attempted to insert caveats where applicable. If I missed one in your opinion, I apologize.