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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Alexandra Topping

Benefits of ADHD medication outweigh health risks, study finds

Closeup of a Ritalin tablet balanced on the end of a finger against a dark background with the shadow of a person.
Ritalin is the best-known brand of methylphenidate, a stimulant medication prescribed by doctors for ADHD. Photograph: Murdo Macleod/The Guardian

The benefits of taking drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder outweigh the impact of increases in blood pressure and heart rate, according to a new study.

An international team of researchers led by scientists from the University of Southampton found the majority of children taking ADHD medication experienced small increases in blood pressure and pulse rates, but that the drugs had “overall small effects”. They said the study’s findings highlighted the need for “careful monitoring”.

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