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How ADHD medication may affect cardiovascular health

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changing mindsDecember 26, 2023 12:16 pm

How ADHD medication may affect cardiovascular health

Long-term use of ADHD medications may affect cardiovascular health, psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner says a recent study suggests. He spoke with News4’s Eun Yang about what patients should consider and can do.

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