Does long-term exposure to ADHD medications increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases?
Long-term use of ADHD medications is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, highlighting the need for regular cardiovascular monitoring during treatment.
This case-control study found that long-term exposure to ADHD medications was associated with an increased risk of CVDs, especially hypertension and arterial disease. These findings highlight the importance of carefully weighing potential benefits and risks when making treatment decisions about long-term ADHD medication use. Clinicians should regularly and consistently monitor cardiovascular signs and symptoms throughout the course of treatment.
Zhang et al. (Wed,) studied this question.