A new study published by the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that high doses of ADHD medications such as Adderall and Vyvanse may increase the risk of psychosis. Adderall, Vyvanse, and other amphetamines are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). , another study shows that this drug can increase the likelihood of having psychotic symptoms. In this study, researchers analyzed the records of patients who are hospitalized for mental illness. They found that patients who drank more amphetamines-more than 40 milligrams of Adderall, 100 milligrams . of Vyvanse, or 30 milligrams of dextroamphetamine—were five times more likely to have psychotic symptoms.Dr. Margaret Canter, a psychologist in the Department of Pediatrics at UAB, specializes in the treatment of ADHD. “Then if it doesn’t work enough, then they’ll try to increase the dose to get the benefit of the drug to relieve the symptoms.” According to Canter, most patients are not prescribed high doses. , only about 6 percent on ADHD medications take a dose that is considered high,” Canter said.” “So if someone is taking this drug and they don’t have these side effects, then I don’t think it’s something they should start panicking about all of a sudden.” In addition to the dose, Canter says family history. It plays a role in the risk of side effects. “Anytime someone has a history of mental illness in their family, it’s something that everyone should be very careful about and watch for symptoms,” Canter said. “It can affect what a provider chooses.” as recommended.>> WVTM 13 ON-THE-GO: Download our app for free”I think it’s dangerous, just like taking any drug for fun,” Canter said.” Amphetamines are addictive substances. So I think, you know, in a way, people do them on a whim and, you know, the dose they’re not told to be.” The truth, according to Canter: ADHD drugs are not something to be afraid of , but always remember to take the medicine as prescribed and visit your doctor regularly.
A new study published by the American Journal of Psychiatry shows that high doses of ADHD drugs such as Adderall and Vyvanse can increase the risk of psychosis.
Adderall, Vyvanse, and other amphetamines are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Now, some research shows that these drugs can increase the likelihood of developing psychotic symptoms.
In this study, researchers examined the records of patients who were hospitalized for mental illness.
They found that patients who took high doses of amphetamines—more than 40 milligrams of Adderall, 100 milligrams of Vyvanse, or 30 milligrams of dextroamphetamine—were five times more likely to develop a mental illness.
Dr. Margaret Canter, a clinical psychologist with the Department of Pediatrics at UAB, specializes in the treatment of ADHD.
“Typically, when starting an ADHD medication, they will start with a very low dose to see if there are any side effects,” Canter said.
“Then if it doesn’t work enough, then they’ll try to increase the dose to get the benefit of the drug to relieve the symptoms.”
According to Canter, most patients are not prescribed high doses.
“In fact, only about 6 percent on ADHD medications take what is considered a high dose,” Canter said.
“And even then, if you’re going to have symptoms of psychosis, we usually see it when that happens.”
“So if someone is taking this drug and they don’t have these side effects, then I don’t think it’s something they should start panicking about all of a sudden.”
In addition to dosage, Canter says family history contributes to the risk of side effects.
“Anytime someone has a history of mental illness in their family, it’s something that everyone needs to be very careful about and monitor what they have,” Canter said.
“And it can affect which drug the provider chooses.”
Canter emphasizes that the greatest risk is for those who do not take the drug as directed.
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“I think it’s dangerous, like taking any recreational drug,” Canter said.
“Amphetamines are something that people can become addicted to. So I think, you know, in a way, if people are doing it for fun and, you know, a dose that they’re not told about, I think it can be the same.”
The truth according to Canter: ADHD medication is nothing to be afraid of, but always remember to take the medication as prescribed and visit your doctor regularly.
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