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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Link between ADHD medications (including stimulants such as Adderall) and a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke in children and adults. But there could be a small increased risk of cardiac arrest or abnormal heart rhythms in female patients, patients with preexisting heart disease, and those on the drug for a long time.A 2023 study found a link between long-term use of ADHD medicines (including Adderall) and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, though the risk was quite small. Further study is needed. The FDA warns that patients who have serious heart problems should avoid Adderall.Even without a perfect heart, you may still be able to take Adderall for ADHD. Expect to see a heart doctor (cardiologist) first. You'll need to get your heart rate and blood pressure checked at follow-up doctor visits.Exposure to the amount of amphetamine in Adderall can be higher for women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB). This is because women and people AFAB tend to weigh less than men and those assigned male at birth (AMAB). When doses were not based on body mass, the amount of one amphetamine type in Adderall that a woman processed was 20%-30% more than a man processed. When the dose was adjusted for body mass, the amount of amphetamine processed for men and women was the same. For the other amphetamine in Adderall, there was no difference by sex. Some studies show that Adderall can have greater side effects during the first 14 days of a woman's menstrual cycle. Women might have a stronger craving for Adderall and feel more euphoric (happy and excited) than usual during this time. Experts think that the increased presence of estrogen during these 14 days might be enhancing the effects. Estrogen can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain too. One study noted that women were more likely than men to experience the following side effects:Decreased appetiteIncreased anxietyDiarrheaHeadachesNauseaInsomniaDepressionDry mouthAdderall side effects in men were similar to those for women, though men were more likely to report a loss of sex drive and sweating as side effects.The most common side effects in children taking Adderall are: Loss of appetiteInsomnia/problems sleepingNervousnessFeverJitterinessWithdrawing from friends and family (social withdrawal)Long-term side effects can include: Addiction. Adderall can be habit-forming because it makes you feel euphoric, thanks to the increase in dopamine. You'll notice this feeling more if you're taking the drug and you don't have ADHD or narcolepsy. You'll need larger and larger quantities of Adderall to keep that euphoric feeling going.Heart problems. Adderall can raise your blood pressure or heart rate. This is a particular problem if you have high blood pressure or an abnormal heart rhythm such as atrial fibrillation.
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