Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Use of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications has increased substantially over the past decades. However, the potential risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with long-term ADHD medication use remains unclear.

Objective

To assess the association between long-term use of ADHD medication and the risk of CVD.

Design, setting, and participants

This case-control study included individuals in Sweden aged 6 to 64 years who received an incident diagnosis of ADHD or ADHD medication dispensation between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2020. Data on ADHD and CVD diagnoses and ADHD medication dispensation were obtained from the Swedish National Inpatient Register and the Swedish Prescribed Drug Register, respectively. Cases included ind

SUBMITTER: Zhang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851097 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature