Rates of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication use, particularly stimulants, have been rising in the United States, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Prescriptions for both stimulant and nonstimulant ADHD medications are surging.
This has prompted a renewed focus on the safety profiles of ADHD medications. Recent research shows that all common treatments result in slight increases in blood pressure and heart rate. However, experts caution that these effects should be considered alongside the significant benefits these medications provide.
