Psychostimulants (side effects)
Psychostimulants are used in the treatment of ADHD, commonly used ones include:-
Common side effects of stimulant medications include (Bates, 2009):-
Uncommon side effects include:-
Bates (2009) Drug treatments for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in young people. Adv Psychiatr Treat 15: 162-171
- Dexamfetamine
- Methylphenidate
Common side effects of stimulant medications include (Bates, 2009):-
- appetite suppression
- sleep disturbance
- abdominal pain
Uncommon side effects include:-
- weight loss
- restricted growth
- headache
- worsening of tics
- behavioural rebound
- significantly raised blood pressure
Bates (2009) Drug treatments for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in young people. Adv Psychiatr Treat 15: 162-171
