A recent study reveals that high doses of amphetamine stimulants, such as Adderall, used to treat ADHD significantly increase the risk of psychosis or mania. Patients taking heavy doses face an 81 ...

Sept. 12, 2024 – People taking some ADHD medications, such as Adderall, may face an increased risk of serious psychiatric issues like psychosis or mania, particularly when taking higher doses.

Taking a high dose of ADHD drugs is linked to more than five times greater risk of developing psychosis or mania, according to a new study published Thursday in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

Hospitalized patients who took high doses of ADHD prescription amphetamines were five times likelier to develop psychosis and mania than patients not on the medication, a study found. The study of ...

"In fact, only about six percent on ADHD medication take what's considered a high dose," Canter said. "And even then, if you're going to develop symptoms of psychosis, we usually see it like ...

High doses of ADHD medication linked to psychosis, mania AFP, Washington Published: 12 September ,2024: 08:56 AM GST Updated: 12 September ,2024: 09:04 AM GST ...