Amlodipine, typically used for hypertension, may have brain-based effects that make it a candidate for ADHD treatment, according to new research.

This could be a good new option for those with ADHD who are currently on meds for it.

  • hypnicjerk@lemmy.worldEnglish
    20·
    1 year ago

    common blood pressure drugs are already used to treat ADHD and in my experience they’re pretty fucking bad at it compared to stimulants.

    • Avg@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I’ve been on Amlodipine for over a year and it was no help at all towards my adhd, it also made my feet swell up at higher doses.