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March 30, 2026Journal of Attention Disorders0 citationsOpen Access

Cardiovascular Medicine Use Among Adults With ADHD: A Nationwide Study in Australia

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MAMasako ArakiHZHelga ZoegaMGM. Gillies

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore cardiovascular medicine use among adults with ADHD in Australia.
  • Nationwide study conducted in Australia
  • Analysis of cardiovascular medicine use among adults with ADHD
  • Comparison of medicine use patterns between sexes
  • Elevated prevalence of cardiovascular medicine use among adults with ADHD
  • Particularly higher among younger individuals
  • Distinct patterns of medicine use observed between sexes
  • Indicates need for regular monitoring of cardiovascular health

Abstract

We identified an elevated prevalence of cardiovascular medicine use among adults with ADHD, particularly among younger people. We also observed distinct patterns in specific medicine use between sexes, suggesting potential sex-specific effect modification. Our findings underscore the importance of regular monitoring and management of cardiovascular health among people with ADHD across the lifespan.

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Araki et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c9c5c5f8fdd13afe0bdd63https://doi.org/10.1177/10870547261418763
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