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Do psychostimulant medications cause clinically-significant increases in blood pressure?

This article was published on March 23, 2022 Question from a Member: Any recommendations on prescribing stimulants for ADHD in those with some hypertension…? Before answering this question, let’s summarize the effects of stimulant medications on blood pressure. Preexisting risk of hypertension Even without being treated with stimulant medications, persons with ADHD may already be…

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