Study in American Journal of Psychiatry reveals high amphetamine doses for ADHD increase psychosis/mania risk by over five times.
A study from McLean Hospital, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, indicates that high doses of amphetamines prescribed for ADHD, including Adderall and Vyvanse, significantly elevate the risk of psychosis or mania by over five times. Analyzing patient records from 2005 to 2019, researchers found that recent amphetamine users had a 63% increased risk, with heavy doses raising that risk to 81%. The findings underscore the importance of dosage considerations when prescribing these medications.
September 12, 2024
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