Long-Term ADHD Medication Use Linked to Increased Heart Disease Risk

A new study finds that each additional year of ADHD medication use raises the risk of heart disease by an average of 4%, emphasizing the need for careful patient monitoring.

• Long-term use of ADHD medications like Adderall and Vyvanse can increase the risk of heart disease, according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
• The study analyzed data from 278,027 people aged six to 64 who had a diagnosis of ADHD or had taken medications between 2007 and 2020.
• The risk of heart disease increased by an average of 4% with each additional year of ADHD medication use, with the risk being greatest after three continuous years of use.
• The study found that the risk was the same regardless of age, and highlighted the importance of monitoring patients for signs and symptoms of heart disease throughout the course of treatment.
• Despite the findings, experts stress that the benefits of treatment still outweigh the risks for many, and that heart health should be carefully considered and monitored when making individual decisions about ADHD medication use.

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