Study: 1 dose of non-prescribed Adderall raises blood pressure, heart rate in healthy young adults

 ADHD in the News 2026-03-05


ROCHESTER, Minn. — A single 25 mg dose of a combination of amphetamine-dextroamphetamine salts (Adderall) can have measurable cardiovascular effects in healthy young adults, a Mayo Clinic study found. Researchers, whose findings are published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, aimed to better understand how the stimulant affects those who use it without a medical prescription.