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I agree that this shouldn't be a surprise. What I'm more interested in is whether the medication used to treat ADD/ADHD could have an adverse health effect that
by lighthawk 11y ago
I agree that this shouldn't be a surprise. What I'm more interested in is whether the medication used to treat ADD/ADHD could have an adverse health effect that would reduce lifespan, i.e. if they ignore accidental deaths completely, will those on ADD/ADHD meds live just as long as those that do not take those meds?
- lfowles 11y agoFor stimulants: increased blood pressure. I've had to switch several times because I wasn't able to get to an effective dose without sitting firmly in prehypertension bp levels.
- PhasmaFelis 11y agoTrue, although--if this isn't obvious--this won't necessarily matter if you're not prone to high blood pressure. I've got several risk factors as well as ADHD, but even with daily stimulants my blood pressure is comfortably within the healthy range.
- lfowles 11y agoRight, and even then.... I now don't have the impulse to go get soda and snack food at the convenience store nearby to kill time. I also find it easier to plan meals and follow through. So, net positive as far as lifespan.