Use of Ritalin, Other Stimulants Can Raise Heart Risks for Older Adults

• HealthDay Reporter
• Amy Norton
• October 28, 2021
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ADHD medications are increasingly being prescribed to older adults, and they may cause a short-term spike in the risk of heart attack, stroke and arrhythmias, a large new study suggests.

Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall, are commonly used to ...