At high doses, prescription stimulants can lead to a dangerously high body temperature, an irregular heartbeat, heart failure, and seizures. Repeated misuse of prescription stimulants, even within a short period, can cause psychosis, anger, or paranoia. If the drug is injected, it is important to note that sharing drug injection equipment and having impaired judgment from drug misuse can increase the risk of contracting infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.
Some people may be concerned about later substance misuse in children and teens who've been prescribed stimulant drugs to treat ADHD. Studies so far have not shown a difference in later substance use in young people with ADHD treated with prescription stimulants compared with those who didn't receive such treatment.
This suggests that treatment with ADHD medication does not positively or negatively affect a person's risk of developing problem use. Yes, a person can overdose on prescription stimulants. An overdose occurs when the person uses enough of the drug to produce a life-threatening reaction or death read more on our Intentional vs.
Unintentional Overdose Deaths webpage. When people overdose on a prescription stimulant, they most commonly experience several different symptoms, including restlessness, tremors, overactive reflexes, rapid breathing, confusion, aggression, hallucinations, panic states, abnormally increased fever, muscle pains and weakness. They also may have heart problems, including an irregular heartbeat leading to a heart attack, nerve problems that can lead to a seizure, abnormally high or low blood pressure, and circulation failure.
Stomach issues may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. In addition, an overdose can result in convulsions, coma, and fatal poisoning. Because prescription stimulant overdose often leads to a heart attack or seizure, the most important step to take is to call so a person who has overdosed can receive immediate medical attention.
First responders and emergency room doctors try to treat the overdose with the intent of restoring blood flow to the heart and stopping the seizure with care or with medications if necessary. Yes, misuse of prescription stimulants can lead to a substance use disorder SUD , which takes the form of addiction in severe cases. An SUD develops when continued use of the drug causes issues, such as health problems and failure to meet responsibilities at work, school, or home.
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Drug List Drug Wheel Stimulants. Last published: November 10, What are stimulants? How are they used? View the Drug Wheel. Other commonly used stimulants Methylphenidate prescribed Pseudoephedrine Effects of stimulants There is no safe level of drug use. Stimulants affect everyone differently, based on: size, weight and health whether the person is used to taking it whether other drugs are taken around the same time the amount taken the strength of the drug varies from batch to batch with illegally produced drugs.
For lower doses, the following effects may be experienced: euphoria heightened feelings of wellbeing increased heart rate and blood pressure increased alertness talkativeness reduced appetite. Higher doses may result in: anxiety tension increased body temperature nausea tremor seizures coma death.
The stimulant effects of ice may mask the effects of depressant drugs like benzodiazepines and can increase the risk of overdose. Health and safety Use of stimulants is likely to be more dangerous when: combined with alcohol or other drugs driving or operating heavy machinery judgement or motor coordination is required the person is alone in case medical assistance is required the person has a mental health problem the person has an existing heart problem.
Dependence and tolerance People who use stimulants regularly can develop dependence and tolerance to them. But it can sometimes cause side effects. But other common side effects, like decreased appetite, might not go away. Sometimes side effects go on for longer than a few days. In some cases, kids find them so uncomfortable that changes need to be made. That might be a change in dosage or a change from one type of medication to another. Here are some common side effects of stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medications.
There are two types of stimulant medication: Methylphenidates like Ritalin , Focalin, Metadate, and Concerta and amphetamines like Dexedrine, Adderall , and Vyvanse.
Rebound irritability when the medication wears off. Tics sudden, repetitive movements or sounds. Personality changes , like appearing way too serious and not being as enthusiastic as usual. There are a number of non-stimulant medications. These include Strattera, Tenex, Intuniv, and Kapvay. Mood swings. There are also things you can try at home to reduce side effects. Sleep problems: Sometimes, stimulant medication makes it hard for kids to fall asleep.
This problem usually gets better over time — it could take four to six weeks. ADHD itself can make it hard for kids to wind down and fall asleep at night, too.
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